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TITLE: DECISIONS WERE MADE HERE

DECIDE TO ____________________
ANSWER: DECIDE TO LIVE BY GOD’S DESIGN
Ephesians 1:4
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.


ACTS 9:13-15
13. “But Lord,” exclaimed Ananias,
“I’ve heard many people talk about
the terrible things this man has done to the believers in Jerusalem! 14. And
he is authorized by the leading priests to arrest everyone who calls upon your name.”
15. But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul
is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings,
as well as to the people of Israel.

ACTS 9:17-18
17. So Ananias went and found Saul.
He laid his hands on him and said,
“Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus,
who appeared to you on the road,
has sent me so that you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
18. Instantly something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized.

Matthew 28:19
19. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

DECIDE TO ____________
ANSWER: DECIDE TO BE A DISCIPLE

Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

In Matthew 25:21&23 we read
‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

Matthew 25: 29
29. To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

REPEAT
Matthew 28:19
19. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

DECIDE TO _______________
ANSWER: DECIDE TO MAKE DISCIPLES
Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.

Matthew 20:26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,

4. DECIDE TO _________________
ANSWER: DECIDE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Acts 4:13
The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.


Galatians 6:9&10
9. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

Patience has a Purpose

Key #1
Patience sees Potential

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Judges 6:7
Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have...I am with you.

Key #2
Patience needs Perseverance

James 1:2-4 NIV
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Key #3
Patience has a Promise

James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him

Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.