Knowing The Will of God
Lesson One

Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
                                                                    2 Timothy 2:15

The primary and foundational basis for determining the will of the Lord for an
individual's life must always be the Word of God.

With that in mind, never forget that generally speaking the will of God may be defined as that holy and stated purpose of the Father to make His dear children as much like Christ as possible.

Determining and accomplishing the will of God as an individual is the process by which you attain the spiritual growth and development necessary for you to faithfully and obediently be a living testimony of His mercy and grace given unto you through Christ our Lord and Savior.

I.   THE SCRIPTURES:
                          A.    What the scriptures declare to us
                                         Psalm 37:23;  Psalm 32:8; Ephesians 2:10;  Hebrews 12:1
                          B.     God desires that we know His will
                                          Ephesians 5:17
                          C.      His will is for everyone regardless of age
                                          Isaiah 58:11
                          D.      His will is specific
                                          Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 15:19
                          E.      His will is profitable
                                          Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-3

FOUR ASPECTS OF HIS WILL WHICH APPLY TO EVERY CHRISTIAN:

                          1.     His will is that we learn more about Him
                                           Colossians 1:9
                          2.     His will is that we grow in grace
                                            1 Thessalonians 4:3
                          3.     It is His will that we study His word
                                            2 Timothy 3: 14-17
                          4.     It is His will that we share our faith
                                            Acts 1:8; I Timothy 1:4;  2 Peter 3:9