Romans 12:1-2: The transforming of our minds is so that we can discern God’s will and choose to follow it. We’ll learn why this is a real struggle for us and the importance and blessing of whole heartedly following God’s will. Concept “borrowed” from Darrel Yontz … again.

1. Discerning
Will of God
the
Romans 12:1-2

2. Saul’s Struggle

3. When he turned his back to leave Samuel,
God gave him another heart.
1 Samuel 10:9
Saul’s Struggle

4. So I forced myself
1 Samuel 13:12
Saul’s Struggle

5. So I forced myself
1 Samuel 13:12
Saul’s Struggle
You have done foolishly
1 Samuel 13:13

6. Saul’s Struggle
Jehovah has sought out
a man after His own heart
1 Samuel 13:14

7. Saul’s Struggle
Blessed be you to Jehovah. I have
performed the commandment of Jehovah.
1 Samuel 13:14

8. Discerning the Will of God

9. but be transformed by the
renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern
what is the will of God,
what is good and acceptable and perfect
Romans 12:1-2
Discerning the Will of God

10. Consider Cain

11. Jehovah said to Cain, “Why
are you angry, and why has
your face fallen? If you do
well, will you not be accepted?
And if you do not do well, sin
is crouching at the door. Its
desire is contrary to you, but
you must rule over it.”
Genesis 4:6-7
Consider Cain

12. Transformed Hearts

13. that by testing you may discern
what is the will of God,
Romans 12:1-2
Transformed Hearts

14. Live for the rest of the time in the flesh
no longer for human passions
but for the will of God.
1 Peter 4:2
Transformed Hearts

15. Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear Jehovah, and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 3:7
Transformed Hearts

16. Transformed Hearts
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,
and shrewd in their own sight!
Isaiah 5:21

17. Trust in Jehovah with all your heart …
In all your ways acknowledge Him …
Fear Jehovah …
It will be healing to your flesh and
refreshment to your bones
Proverbs 3:5-8
Transformed Hearts

18. For this is the will of God, that by doing good
you should put to silence the ignorance of
foolish people.
1 Peter 2:15
Transformed Hearts

19. For this is the will of God, your sanctification
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Transformed Hearts

20. Transformed Hearts
Therefore do not be foolish,
but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:17

21. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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23. Be Transformed
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Discerning the Will of God
Romans 12:1-2
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2020 June 21
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: The transforming of our minds is so that we can discern God’s will and choose to follow it. We’ll
learn why this is a real struggle for us and the importance and blessing of whole heartedly following God’s
will. Concept “borrowed” from Darrel Yontz … again.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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