Knowing the Specific Will of God for your Life. (Numbers 34: 1-29)

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Title: Knowing the Specific Will of God for Your Life

Scripture Reference: Numbers 34:1-29

Opening Question: How do you know the will of God?

Scripture Reading: Numbers 34:1-12

• Boundaries: The passage outlines the boundaries of the Promised Land.
  • Southern Boundary: Desert of Zin to the Dead Sea.
  • Western Boundary: The Mediterranean Sea.
  • Northern Boundary: Mediterranean Sea to Mount Hor.
  • Eastern Boundary: Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea.
• Importance of Boundaries: Knowing boundaries helps understand the scope of inheritance and responsibility.

Application to Our Lives

• Spiritual Boundaries: Just as the Israelites needed to know their physical boundaries, we need to understand our moral, ethical, and relational boundaries set by God.
• Inheritance and Responsibility: The land was a gift from God, and it had to be managed responsibly. Similarly, we must appreciate and steward our blessings from God.
• Obedience: The Israelites’ possession of the land depended on their faithfulness. God’s promises often have conditions related to our obedience.

Division of the Land: Numbers 34:13-29

• Assignment by Lot: Land was assigned to the nine and a half tribes by casting lots, demonstrating God's control over the process.
• Leadership: Specific leaders, including Eleazar the priest and Joshua, were appointed to oversee the division.
• Spiritual Lesson: Trusting God with our portion and understanding that His allocation is wise and fair.

New Testament Context: God’s Will for Us

1. Salvation:
   • Primary Will: God's will is for all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9).
   • First Step: Aligning with God’s will begins with salvation.
2. Sanctification:
   • Definition: Being set apart for God (1 Thessalonians 4:3).
   • Four Aspects of Sanctification:
     • Moral Purity: Abstaining from sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5).
     • Rejoice Always: Maintaining joy in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
     • Pray Without Ceasing: Maintaining a constant attitude of prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
     • Give Thanks in Everything: Cultivating gratitude in all situations (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
3. Submission:
   • Governmental Authorities: Submitting to authorities as outlined in 1 Peter 2:13-16.
   • Church Leadership: Submitting to church leaders and fostering mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21, Hebrews 13:17).
4. Spiritual Transformation:
   • Living Sacrifices: Presenting our bodies as living sacrifices and renewing our minds (Romans 12:1-2).
   • Holy Spirit: Transformation through the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Practical Application of God’s Will

• Personal Decisions: God's will provides clear boundaries but allows freedom in specific choices.
• Where to Live: You can live anywhere as long as you live a saved, sanctified, submissive, and spiritually transformed life.
• Career Choices: Choose a career that aligns with your talents and spiritual gifts

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