UNDERSTANDING THE MOVE OF GOD
1 COR. 13:13
1. KEY: THE BIBLE IS PRIMARILY ABOUT GOD!
- About His Pleasure, (Rev. 4:11).
- About His Will, (Matt. 6:10).
- About His Purpose, (Rom. 8:28).
- About His Glory, (1 Cor. 10:31).
2. WHAT IS A MOVE OF GOD?
- God’s Activities In The World For His Pleasure; Glory; Will & Purpose!
- Note: Real Change Comes With A Move Of God, (Isa. 43:19).
3. THE STAGES OF DIVINE MOVEMENT:
a. STAGE 1 – THE SILENCE:
- The Silence = Gen. 1:2.
- The Sign = No Open Heaven/Word From God.
- Example #1: Israel In Egypt For 390 Years.
- Example #2: Malachi – Intertestamental Period.
- Practicum: Keep Hope Alive, (1 Cor. 13:13).
b. STAGE 2 – THE PREPARATION:
- God Releases Preparatory Instructions, (Matt. 3:1-2).
- God Searches For Faithful & Fearless People, (Matt. 3:3).
- God Lays Foundation For The New, (Matt. 3:5-6).
- Examples: Noah, Moses, John Baptist, Rhema.
- Fact: Preparation Challenges Motivation & Can Make Weary, (Gal. 6:9).
- Practicum: Activate Faith, (1 Cor. 13:13).
c. STAGE 3 – THE MOVE:
- The Signs – Evidence Is Everywhere, (Luke 7:22).
- The Sober – Serious People Are Summoned, (Luke 14:26).
- The Scope – Effects Are Far-Reaching, (Hab. 2:14).
- Practicum: Do All In Love, (1 Cor. 13:13)
PRAYER: FATHER, WE GET OUT OF YOUR WAY!