1. Spreading the Word Numbers 8-10 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

2. Philippians 3:12-15

8. Ephesians 5:15-17

10. Is necessary…it is commanded Is not easy or always simple If you are going to make progress in the Christian life – knowing God’s will is required Not all make progress – some just maintain, some – go in comfortable circles…going nowhere

11. 1)Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4)

12. John 14:16-18

14. 1)Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) 2)Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26)

15. Who are the Levites…and why? Thru Passover, all the firstborn should have died Thru Passover, all the firstborn should have died God saved them by blood of Lamb God saved them by blood of Lamb Thus – all first born animals and people belonged to God Thus – all first born animals and people belonged to God Practically – Levites accepted instead of all the firstborn (v.16) Practically – Levites accepted instead of all the firstborn (v.16) Point: Because saved…now His Point: Because saved…now His

16. 1 Corinthians 6:20

17. Romans 12:1

18. 2Corinthians 5:14-15

19. 1)Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) 2)Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) 3)Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) 4)Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) 5)Presence – God with us (9:15-23)

22. Colossians 3:15

23. Psalm 16:11

24. Proverbs 16:9

25. 1)Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) 2)Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) 3)Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) 4)Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) 5)Presence – God with us (9:15-23) 6)Church – direct, encourage (9:24-10)

27. 1)Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) 2)Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) 3)Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) 4)Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) 5)Presence – God with us (9:15-23) 6)Church – direct, encourage (9:24-10) 7)Step out – do it (9:11-28) 8)Practical – be open (9:29-32) 9)Dependence – consistent (9:33-36)

28. Jeremiah 10:23

29. Ephesians 5:15-17

31. 1)Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) 2)Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) 3)Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) 4)Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) 5)Presence – God with us (9:15-23) 6)Church – direct, encourage (9:24-10) 7)Step out – do it (9:11-28) 8)Practical – be open (9:29-32) 9)Dependence – consistent (9:33-36)

32. 2Corinthians 5:14-15