Study Guide
Introduction
- Main Points:
- Emphasis on tuning into the Holy Spirit and receiving from God.
- Importance of focusing on God and setting aside distractions.
- Scriptures: None mentioned specifically.
Keys to the Supernatural Life
- Main Points:
- Encouragement to step out of comfort zones and experience God’s supernatural work.
- Reference to Matthew 14:22-28, focusing on Jesus walking on water and calling Peter out.
- Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-28.
Peter’s Response to Jesus
- Main Points:
- When God speaks, a response is necessary.
- The story of Peter walking on water is an example of acting in response to God’s word.
- Scriptures: Matthew 14:28.
The Role of God’s Word
- Main Points:
- The Word of God should move and inspire action, not just impress.
- Faith must be accompanied by action; mere belief is not enough.
- Scriptures: James 2:17-18.
Love and Compassion as Motivation
- Main Points:
- Love and compassion should drive ministry and actions.
- Jesus’ ministry was often motivated by compassion.
- Scriptures: Matthew 14:14.
The Power of Asking for More
- Main Points:
- God respects our free will and responds to our expressed desires for more.
- Personal testimony about asking God to teach and guide into deeper spiritual experiences.
- Scriptures: None mentioned specifically.
The Necessity of Passion and Vision
- Main Points:
- Passion gives focus and direction to our vision and goals.
- The importance of being hungry for God’s presence and work.
- Scriptures: None mentioned specifically.
Taking Action on God’s Word
- Main Points:
- The importance of not just hearing but doing the Word.
- The danger of being a forgetful hearer and the need for practical application of faith.
- Scriptures: James 1:22, 2 Corinthians 3.
Calling Out for More
- Main Points:
- Encouragement to ask God for deeper experiences and challenges in faith.
- Personal anecdotes to illustrate the power of seeking more from God.
- Scriptures: None mentioned specifically.
Conclusion and Prayer
- Main Points:
- Urging the congregation to actively seek God’s calling and to step out in faith.
- A time of worship and prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to move in the lives of those present.
- Scriptures: None mentioned specifically.
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