Guidance, Goodness & Guts - Acts 21:1-16
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Acts 21:1-16 – Guidance, Goodness and Guts
Introduction
God’s Will
Special Communication and Special Conditions
- Decreed Will
- Desired Will
- Directive Will
Goodwill
Seeking Opportunities
Guts Will
Bound up and handed over
Concern for Paul and commitment to the Gospel
Conclusion
Questions:
1) Walking in God’s Revealed Will: In which areas of your life are you waiting for special guidance when God has already spoken clearly in His Word, and obedience—not more information—is what He desires?
2) The advice of others: Whose opinions or concerns might be influencing your decisions right now, and am I evaluating them through Scripture rather than emotion or pressure?
3) Pushing Doors vs. Waiting for Signs: Do I approach decisions passively, waiting for a “sign,” or actively, like Paul, by pushing doors, evaluating opportunities, and trusting God to open and close them?
4) Using time well: Paul sought out believers immediately in Tyre. How intentional are you about using your time, talent, and treasure to bless others—even when you’re tired or busy?
5) Counting the cost: In what area is God calling me to show “guts will” — courageous obedience — even though others might misunderstand, discourage, or warn me against it?
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