Church of the Living God
Bible Study LessonPresenter: Overseer Ennis F. Tait
Date: Wednesday, March
24, 2015
Series: Transformation – 40 Days of ConsecrationScripture Reference: I Samuel 15:19-23
Focus Verse: I Samuel 15:22
Today’s Discussion: “The
Voice of the Lord”
The lesson aim is to warn saints of the negative impact
disobedience has on our lives. More importantly, we must refer to the word of
God for examples to prove that disobedience destroys lives. The future of the church hinges on the
willingness of the believer to “obey the voice of the Lord”. Our relationship with God grows stronger as
we wrestle to walk in total surrender to HIM.
However, we cannot fulfill our God-given purpose if we are not willing
to walk in obedience to the voice of the Lord.
(Reference: II
Timothy 4:7-8a)
According to the text, Saul had
been anointed and appointed the first king over God’s people. He had been given authority and power by God to
rule over his people. However, Saul
is a perfect example of what it means to fall out of God’s will. We all make mistakes. (Proverbs 24:16) On the contrary, Saul was guilty of
disobedience. In fact King Saul was rejected (to spurn; to
disappear) by God because of his disobedience. (Reference: I Samuel 15:26)
Disobedience is a silent killer. Saul
allowed the people and their disregard for theological leadership to influence
his decisions. Consequently, when you
ascend to a certain level of leadership and/or relationship with God, there is
a greater level of expectation required of you.
The church is a benefactor of God’s grace and mercy. And we know God is the God of another
chance. But, how long should you be
allowed to disobey God before HE confronts you?
(Reference: Romans 6:1-2) According
to Samuel, Saul had multiple opportunities to prove himself to worthy of the
kingship before God. (Reference: I Samuel 15:13-15)
Unfortunately, for Saul, God requires total obedience. Saul tries to pass the blame for his errors
on to the people. We’ve got to stop
playing the blame game. All of us have
to be accountable for our own actions. Many
pray to God "not my will but thy will be done". If nothing else, let Christ be an example for
walking in the will of God. (Philippians 2:5-8) Jesus was obedient unto death. The act of obedience helps us stay in the
will of God. (Matthew 26:39)
Of course we have other examples of disobedient servants that were
given earthly assignments to perform, but choose not to “hearken to the voice
of the LORD:
- Moses (Numbers 20:8-12)
- Lot (Genesis 19:19-23)
- Jonah (Jonah 1:1-2)
What can we do to reconnect
ourselves to God’s will? REPENT
How do we identify the barriers
in our lives that prevent us from becoming totally committed to God’s will? “PRAY WITHOUT CEASING”
Who are the people in our lives
that have become a negative influence and how should I deal with them going
forward? “FROM SUCH TURN AWAY”
What do I really want from my
relationship with God? “YE SHALL HAVE
ETERNAL LIFE”
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