The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 15
Text: Matthew 6:5-13; Luke 11:1-4
24 April 2016
“YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN”
THE WILL OF GOD
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Different terms may be employed
a) God’s commandments
b) His laws
d) His decrees
e) His word
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An Example of God’s will declared
a) Because I have spoken Jeremiah 4:28
b) I have purposed and will not relent Jeremiah 4:28
c) Nor will I turn back from it Jeremiah 4:28
DISOBEYING GOD’S WILL
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Ancient Israel
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Numerous books written concerning this problem of disobedience
a) The Psalms Psalms 78, 106
b) The Prophets Major prophets; Minor Prophets
OBEYING GOD’S WILL
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The example of the Lord Jesus
a) I have come… to do Your will Hebrews 10:7
b) My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me John 4:34
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Struggle to give full obedience
a) Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26:36-46
b) Total submission
i) Not My will
ii) Your will be done
ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
Prayer that there will be full and humble submission to God’s will