Introduction
Walking With God
Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God."
Preacher Paz Menchu Mansalay | Sowers For Christ Ministries Fellowship
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God's Desire
God's desire is that we must walk with Him.
Many think being a Christian means God walks with them.
- Common Misconception 'Wherever I go, God goes.'
- True Calling We must align our lives to the life of God.
We are called to walk with God, not just have Him walk with us.
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Agreement with God
Amos 3:3
"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?"
- Cebuano Version "Magkuyog ba ang duha gawas kon sila mag kasabot."
- Meaning We must have a common purpose and direction with God.
- Alignment Agreement with God's will, not just our own desires.
- Pastora Bebeth's Topic Alignment to God's Will is crucial.
Aligning ourselves with God's will is essential.
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Importance of the Bible
Reading the Bible
A must, not an option, to align with God's will.
- Knowing God We learn who God really is.
- Attributes of God God is Holy, Love, Forgiving, Merciful, All-knowing, All-powerful.
- God's Justice God is also a just God.
Exodus 34:6-7
Understanding God's nature helps us walk with Him.
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Sin and Forgiveness
Taking Sin Seriously
God is forgiving and merciful.
- Repentance We must ask God for forgiveness.
- Repentant Heart A true heart of repentance is essential.
We must not take sin lightly.
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Examples of Bible Characters Who Walked with God
Enoch,
Noah,
and
Abraham, they walked with God.
We study their lives, not just as history lessons but also as a warning to us so that we don't fall into temptations.
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Enoch's Walk
A. Enoch's Walk
Genesis 5:21-24; Jude 14-15
- His Life Father of Methuselah, lived 365 years.
- Rapture Did not experience death, he was raptured.
- Prophecy Prophesied about the second coming and judgment.
- God's Judgment God will judge according to our actions and words.
- Jesus Will Come We must be prepared for His return.
Enoch's life teaches us about faithfulness.
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Noah's Walk
B. Noah's Walk
Hebrews 11:7
- Holy Fear Reverential fear of God led him to build an ark.
- Unseen Things Focus on the future, not just the seen world.
2 Corinthians 4:18
- Eternal Focus Prioritize heavenly things over earthly ones.
- Warning Don't love the world; it pulls us away from God.
Noah teaches us to focus on eternal values.
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Abraham's Walk
C. Abraham's Walk
Genesis 17:1-2
- Obedience Abraham obeyed God and proved His faithfulness.
- Father of Nations He became the father of many nations.
- Faithfulness Remain faithful and obedient to God.
- Promise Fulfillment God will fulfill all His promises to us.
Abraham's life exemplifies faith and obedience.
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III
How to Walk with God
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Meditation on God's Word
1. Constant Meditation
Joshua 1:8; Deuteronomy 5:34
- Focus on Scripture Meditate on God's Word daily.
Meditation helps us align with God's will.
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Connection to the Spirit
2. Stay Connected
Luke 24:49
- Holy Spirit Stay connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Connection to the Spirit empowers our walk.
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Prayer Life
3. Pray Without Ceasing
1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Continuous Prayer Maintain a constant prayer life.
Prayer is vital in our relationship with God.
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Humility
4. Walk Humbly
Matthew 5:3
- Humility Walk humbly with God in all things.
Humility is key to walking with God.
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Stay connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Align your life with God.
Walk with Him daily.
Let us commit to walking with God.
He desires a relationship with us.
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