Principles of Guidance

By Chris Reitmayer, July 03, 2022

Acts 16:6-10

6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Questions

  1. How does God’s guidance work?
2. Can you share any examples from Scripture?
3. Can you share any examples from your life?

BIG IDEA: GOD LOVES TO GUIDE HIS CHILDREN

  1. Believe that

Lamentations 3:22-25, Psalm 100:5, Matthew 7:7-11

  1. to God

Psalm 139:7-10, Exodus 3

  1. the Bible

Acts 8:29-31, 1 John 4:1

  1. above all else

Psalm 73:2-3, 23-26

Questions for D Groups

  1. How do you understand how God’s guidance works?
  2. How have you experienced God’s guidance in your own life?
  3. Of the 4 principles mentioned in the sermon, which do you find comes easiest? Which do you find hardest? Why?
  4. How do you typically hear from God? How do you know when it’s God speaking?
  5. If God loves to guide his children, does that mean he will always tell us what to do on every matter? Why might he not?
  6. How can we remain in alignment with God and God’s kingdom on matters where we haven’t received a specific word of guidance?
  7. What’s the difference between wanting God and wanting what God can do for us? How do you go about wanting God above all else?