Divine Direction
Acts 10:17-35 · October 1, 2023
In “The Direction and Providence of God,” this message explores how God guided Peter and Cornelius as the gospel reached the Gentiles. It explains God’s providence and teaches that we seek His direction by knowing His Word and walking in the Spirit.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
05:49 Isaiah gave us clearly what God had in mind from the beginning (Isaiah 49:6)
07:18 God guides through providence - or God’s perfect timing (Acts 10:17)
09:27 The definition of providence
10:44 A very popular verse about providence (Romans 8:28)
11:10 Joseph understood the providence of God (Genesis 50:20)
13:09 The guidance of the Spirit (Acts 10:18-20)
17:58 Genuine Christians are led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14)
18:24 The Spirit primarily speaks through His Word (2 Timothy 3:16)
18:53 We are guided in the Spirit as we walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-25)
22:14 God divinely intervened in the life of Cornelius (Acts 10:21-22)
24:50 God says He is going to speak to us through His word (Isaiah 55:11)
30:08 The conversion of Peter (Acts 10:23-35)
33:29 How should we seek God’s will today? - #1 First, by being familiar with His Word
34:38 #2 Then by walking in the Spirit
35:50 #3 God speaks to us today primarily by convicting us through His Word
36:15 Closing prayer
