Wednesday, May 21, 2008

God's will

Col 1:9-12
9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. 11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, 12 giving thanks [1] to the Father, who has qualified you [2] to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
Footnotes
[1] 1:12 Or patience, with joy giving thanks
[2] 1:12 Some manuscripts us
  • What do you most frequently ask for when you pray for others?
  • What are some of the results of being filled with the knowledge of God's will?
  • When do you usually want to know what God's will is for you?
  • What are you usually wanting to know when you seek God's will for you? Is it spiritual or physical wisdom you seek?
  • What will your life look like if you have spiritual understanding of God's will?
  • Why would increasing in the knowledge of God be a result of being filled with the knowledge of God's will?
  • What is the stated reason for being strenghtened with God's power?
  • How does "endurance and patience with joy" fit into knowing God's will?

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