THE POWER OF A GOD-GIVEN VISION YOUNG ADULT CELLS JULY 2006

THE POWER OF A GOD-GIVEN VISION

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I. Introduction Objective:
At the end of this lesson, you
In the main text (Acts 16) for this lesson, Paul and his companions were will be able to:
having a low time in their ministry. They were kept by the Holy Spirit
1. Identify the 3 ways how a
from preaching in areas such as the province of Asia and Bithynia. This God-given vision can
can be frustrating for Paul who knows that he is called by God to preach impact us and help us in
His word. They were then pushed to journey to the costal city of Troas our Christian walk.
where Paul received a vision of the Macedonian man standing and 2. Understand why we need
begging him to come over to Macedonia to help them. We will also read to seek God for a vision
that Paul went through and endured many hardships as he obeyed for our lives.
God’s vision. 3. Recognize that God has a
purpose for each of our
What do you think are some reasons why it is important for God to give lives.
His people a vision? 4. Desire to seek God for a
vision for our lives.
5. Know how we can seek
God for a vision for our
lives.
II. The Impact of a God-Given Vision

Based on the texts in discussion, you will discover the power of a God-
given vision and its impact through the life of Paul in the following 3
ways. A God-given vision:

A) Guides Us into God’s Purposes for Us

Read Acts 16:9-10, 18:9-11
9During the night Paul had a
In both passages, what was Paul called to do in the vision? vision of a man of Macedonia
standing and begging him,
"Come over to Macedonia and
help us." 10After Paul had
seen the vision, we got ready
How do you think both visions affected him? Discuss. at once to leave for
Macedonia, concluding that
God had called us to preach
the gospel to them.
Acts 16:9-10
Has God given you a vision for your purpose in life? What has God
called you to do? Share.
9One night the Lord spoke to
Paul in a vision: "Do not be
afraid; keep on speaking, do
not be silent. 10For I am with
you, and no one is going to
Would you seek God for a vision for your life? attack and harm you, because
I have many people in this
city." 11So Paul stayed for a
year and a half, teaching
them the word of God.
Acts 18:9-11

B) Propels Us into Action

What was Paul’s response to both visions?

How would you respond to the vision God has given you?

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How do you think God would want you to respond?

Is there something that God has called you to do which you have
not done so? What do you intend to do about it?

C) Enables Us to Finish Well

Read Acts 20:20-24. Read also 26:19-23, 16:22-33.

What hindrances did Paul face when he obeyed God’s vision for
him?
20You know that I have not
hesitated to preach anything
that would be helpful to you
but have taught you publicly
How do you think Paul felt in the midst of all these hindrances? and from house to house. 21I
How would you have felt if you were in his shoes? Discuss. have declared to both Jews
and Greeks that they must
turn to God in repentance and
have faith in our Lord Jesus.
22"And now, compelled by
the Spirit, I am going to
How did Paul respond to all these hindrances?
Jerusalem, not knowing what
will happen to me there. 23I
only know that in every city
the Holy Spirit warns me that
prison and hardships are
What are some reasons you think helped Paul to not only facing me. 24However, I
overcome the difficulties but also to finish well? consider my life worth nothing
to me, if only I may finish the
race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me—
the task of testifying to the
gospel of God's grace.
What are some hindrances you are facing now in obeying what Acts 20:20-24
God has called you to do? How do you think you can finish well?

IV. Conclusion

The Young Adult Service is going to move to Grace II location soon.

What vision/ purpose has God given you with regards to this move?

Discuss the following:

1) How do you think you can contribute towards the vision God has
given the YA ministry and Grace II?

2) Are you willing to allow God to use you to bless those staying around
Grace II through the YA ministry?

Pray for one another that we will obey God not only in the vision He has
given us in our lives but also as a ministry in GII.

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