What Are We Going to Do Now?

Senior Pastor David Rose explores the Israelites' journey through uncertainty and God's unchanging faithfulness, faithfulness that remains steadfast, even in our times of wandering and waiting.

Review

  • God is the priority.
  • Everyone serves obediently in humility and discipline.
  • Growth and worship are personal and corporate.
  • God gives courage in opportunities that test unity and maturity.
  • God gives grace to the repentant and hope to the faithful.

Outline

God gives roles to people for His purposes. (ch 16)

  • Know your gifts.
  • Don’t desire others’ gifts.
  • Deal with conflict and jealousy well.
  • Pray for those who persecute you.

God affirms those who use their gifts obediently. (ch 17)

God appoints servants to lead His people. (ch 18)

  • The journey will test your relationships and readiness.
  • God gives grace and gifts for daily living.
  • God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him.

Further Study

David began with a reading of Romans 11:33-36. How does acknowledging the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge shape our worship and response to Him during both good times and difficult seasons? What lessons can we learn about His character and faithfulness when our expectations are not met? How can we apply these lessons to our own experiences of unfulfilled hopes or prolonged hardships? If you’re in a rough season right now, jot down this passage and keep it somewhere you can meditate on it throughout the day.

The Gospel

If you have questions about what it means to be a Christian, we would love to talk with you about it.

Reach out

David talked about the belief that we can earn salvation: “We cannot affirm what the world says, [that] if you work hard, if you’ll be a nice person, God has to let you into heaven. That’s not the gospel. That is a lie.” How then do we get to God? Can genuine believers become deceived by a different version of this lie?believing that Christ saves but that we must keep ourselves saved? Spend some time reading Galatians 2:20-3:14. Consider the immense comfort and grace of knowing that Christ is indeed the author and the finisher of our faith.

If you’re unsure of your standing with God, we would love to talk with you about it. Call our offices at 337-480-1555 or reach out electronically.

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We cannot affirm what the world says, [that] if you work hard, if you'll be a nice person, God has to let you into heaven. That's not the gospel. That is a lie.