Acts 1:12–26 | Prayer, the Scriptures, and Providence

Blair Robinson | January 21, 2024

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Main Idea: Jesus’ followers seek the Lord’s will together by uniting in prayer, relying on the inspired Scriptures, and trusting God to direct sovereignly. Driving Question. What can we learn from Jesus’ followers about seeking the Lord’s will? Jesus’ followers were unified and devoted to prayer (14) Applications for prayers. - Confess your tendency to be busy and not pray. - Remain diligent in prayer, for it keeps you from being divided. - Unite together and pray for God's redemptive purposes. - Submit humbly to Christ. Jesus’ followers were dependent on the inspired Scriptures (15–20) Apply. - Trust the Scriptures as your authority. - Look at the Scriptures through the lens of Christ. - Run to the Scriptures to interpret your life. Jesus’ followers agreed and trusted in God’s sovereign direction (24–26) Takeaways. - Obey and practice what God has clearly revealed in his word. - Let the Scriptures inform wise, logical decisions that are connected to his mission and the spread of the gospel. - Be devoted to a group of like-minded people who share the same beliefs and convictions about Christ.

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