{"id":549,"date":"2024-06-15T21:39:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T21:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/?p=549"},"modified":"2025-01-13T21:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T21:39:34","slug":"prosper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/2024\/06\/15\/prosper\/","title":{"rendered":"Prosper!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sermon Notes: &#8220;Prosper!&#8221;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Theme: The Gift of Prophecy and the implication in our lives<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 20:20<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Messages:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trust in the Lord for Salvation:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belief in God establishes a firm foundation for our lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salvation is rooted in faith in Jesus Christ, not in any person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Believe the Prophets for Prosperity:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The prophetic messages, when aligned with God\u2019s will, guide us towards a better life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prosperity here encompasses spiritual well-being and alignment with God\u2019s purpose, not financial gain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Context and Lessons:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stories of the kings of Israel and Judah illustrate God\u2019s guidance and the consequences of ignoring prophetic counsel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jehoshaphat\u2019s alliance with Ahab, despite Ahab\u2019s reliance on false prophets, shows the importance of discerning true prophetic voices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Message:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on the sermon&#8217;s core messages, consider the following questions to deepen your understanding and application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does it mean to trust in the Lord for your salvation in your daily life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you discern the true prophetic messages in today\u2019s context?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In what ways does your faith in God influence your understanding of an abundant life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Conduct:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the sermon&#8217;s teachings, think about how you can embody these principles in your behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do you respond when faced with conflicting voices or advice, especially those claiming divine authority?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What steps can you take to ensure your actions are aligned with God\u2019s will and the prophetic guidance in Scripture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on a time when trusting in God brought peace and stability in a challenging situation. How can this experience guide your future decisions?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you identify any counsel given by God thru His messenger E. G. White that is not beneficial for our lives?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical Application:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To integrate the sermon\u2019s teachings into your life, ponder these practical steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify areas in your life where you need to deepen your trust in God. How can you actively work on this trust?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a plan to regularly study the Bible to better understand God\u2019s messages and counsels in the Spirit of Prophecy for their application today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set aside time each day to seek God\u2019s guidance in your decisions and actions, ensuring they align with His will.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Commitment:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commit to a personal action plan to live out God&#8217;s teachings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How will you commit to seeking God\u2019s guidance daily in your life decisions?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What specific steps will you take to increase your understanding and belief in God&#8217;s messenger?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prayer Points:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Trust in God:<\/strong> Pray for a deeper trust in God\u2019s plan for your life and the strength to rely solely on Him for salvation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Discernment:<\/strong> Ask for the wisdom to discern God&#8217;s messages and to apply them in your life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Spiritual illumination:<\/strong> Seek God\u2019s guidance to prosper spiritually, growing in faith and aligning your life with His will.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sermon Notes: &#8220;Prosper!&#8221; Theme: The Gift of Prophecy and the implication in our lives Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 20:20 Key Messages: Our Message: Reflecting on the sermon&#8217;s core messages, consider [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sermon-notes"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Jeff Kern","author_link":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/author\/jkern\/"},"featured_media_urls":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=549"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":550,"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549\/revisions\/550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}