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Discover the significance of aligning with God's will as taught in the Bible. This study contrasts the examples of figures like Adam, Saul, and Jonah, who resisted God's plan, with those who fulfilled it, including Jesus, Job, and Mary. Explore the three facets of God's will—prescriptive, desired, and providential—and learn how to confidently say, "Thy will be done." This reflection guides you through personal challenges and encourages obedience to God's commandments, reminding you that true faith reflects a commitment to do His will.
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Thy Will Be Done Matthew 26:36-46
Thy Will Be Changed • Not like Adam and Eve who ignored God’s will (Gen. 3:1-6) • Not like Saul, who partially obey God’s will (1 Sam. 15:13-15) • Not like Naaman, who wanted to change God’s will (2 Kings 5:12) • Not like Jonah, who ran from God’s will (Jonah 1:3) • Not like Peter, who resisted God’s will (Mt. 16:22) • Not like the Pharisees, who added to God’s will (Mt. 15:3,9; 23:4)
Thy Will Be Done • Like Jesus, an obedient son (Mt. 6:10; 26:36-46; Jn. 4:34; 5:30; 6:38; 8:29) • Like Job, a respectful worshipper (Job 1:20-22; 2:10) • Like Mary, a humble servant (Luke 1:38,48) • Like Saul, a penitent convert (Ac. 9:5; 22:10; 26:10)
Thy Will Be Done • God’s prescriptive will be done: the NT (Heb. 10:7-10) • Can you say, “Thy will be done…” • When the NT challenges you to change? • When the NT forbids you do something? • When the NT calls what you are doing, sin? • When the NT runs contrary to your reasoning?
Thy Will Be Done • God’s desired will be done (Mt. 18:14) • Can you say, “Thy will be done…” • When you refuse to be pure (1 Thess. 4:3)? • When you refuse to be thankful (1 Thess. 5:18)? • When you refuse to be saved (1 Tim. 2:4)? • When you refuse to repent (2 Pet. 3:9)?
Thy Will Be Done • God’s providential will be done (Jas. 4:15) • Can you say, “Thy will be done…” • When your only job is taken away? • When your dearest child is taken away? • When your good health is taken away? • When your proper treatment is taken away?
Thy Will Be Done “Not everyone who says unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father in heaven” (Matthew 7:21) “And the world passes away, and the lust thereof, but he that does the will of God abides forever” (1 Jn. 2:17)