Living For Adventure● In relationship with the Spirit of God● Another Day, Another Adventure

Living For Adventure● In relationship with the Spirit of God● Another Day, Another Adventure

Living for Adventures with God being led by the God’s Energizer, the Holy Spirit

Or –

living in captivity of human reasoning missing the big adventures God has for you

Looking at things that cannot be seen

Living for Adventures with God being led by the God’s Energizer, the Holy Spirit

Or –

living in captivity of human reasoning missing the big adventures God has for you

Looking at things that cannot be seen

Running scared for your life as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death

Or –

start playing offense with our lives

Running scared for your life as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death

Or –

start playing offense with our lives

Led Into AdventureLed Into Adventure

Living for AdventureLiving for Adventure

I. Jesus, Led by the Spirit I. Jesus, Led by the Spirit

Luke 3:21-22● Jesus baptized● Holy Spirit descended on Him● God spoke – my dearly loved son, you bring

me great joy

Luke 3:21-22● Jesus baptized● Holy Spirit descended on Him● God spoke – my dearly loved son, you bring

me great joy

Luke 4:1-14● Jesus full of the Spirit – led by the Spirit in the

wilderness● ag'-o A primary verb; properly to lead; by

implication to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specifically) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:—be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.

Luke 4:1-14● Jesus full of the Spirit – led by the Spirit in the

wilderness● ag'-o A primary verb; properly to lead; by

implication to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specifically) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:—be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.

● Tempted by the devil● Carried by the Spirit in the midst of temptation● Offensive sword of the spirit● Returned filled with the Holy Spirit’s power● The Spirit of God is upon me, anointed me

● Tempted by the devil● Carried by the Spirit in the midst of temptation● Offensive sword of the spirit● Returned filled with the Holy Spirit’s power● The Spirit of God is upon me, anointed me

Luke 24:49 “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.”

Luke 24:49 “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.”

II. Disciples/Apostles Led by the Spirit II. Disciples/Apostles Led by the Spirit Acts 8:29 – Philip goes to Ethiopian Eunich Acts 9:11 – Ananias goes to Saul/Paul Acts 10:19 – Peter receives vision and then told

to go to Cornelius’ household Acts 13:2 – Barnabas and Paul called to

missions journey Acts 15:28 – direction for settling doctrinal

issues

Acts 8:29 – Philip goes to Ethiopian Eunich Acts 9:11 – Ananias goes to Saul/Paul Acts 10:19 – Peter receives vision and then told

to go to Cornelius’ household Acts 13:2 – Barnabas and Paul called to

missions journey Acts 15:28 – direction for settling doctrinal

issues

Acts 16:6-10 – Holy Spirit prevents Paul and Silas from going to Asia and Bithynia and leads them to Macedonia

Acts 19:21 – Paul felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to go to Macedonia and Achaia before Jerusalem

Acts 20:28 – the Holy Spirit appointed elders Acts 21:11 – the Holy Spirit declares Paul to be

bound by Jewish leaders

Acts 16:6-10 – Holy Spirit prevents Paul and Silas from going to Asia and Bithynia and leads them to Macedonia

Acts 19:21 – Paul felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to go to Macedonia and Achaia before Jerusalem

Acts 20:28 – the Holy Spirit appointed elders Acts 21:11 – the Holy Spirit declares Paul to be

bound by Jewish leaders

Acts 2:38 - 39 ● You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit● This promise is to you, and to your children,

and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 

Acts 2:38 - 39 ● You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit● This promise is to you, and to your children,

and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 

III. Subjective becomes ObjectiveIII. Subjective becomes Objective

Leading of the Holy Spirit – subjective? Three Questions

● Who are you delighting in?● What is the desire of your heart?● What gives you peace?

Leading of the Holy Spirit – subjective? Three Questions

● Who are you delighting in?● What is the desire of your heart?● What gives you peace?

Jeremiah 17:9 - 10 9 “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? 10 But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.”

Jeremiah 17:9 - 10 9 “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? 10 But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.”

Psalms 37:4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.

Isaiah 55:12 "For you will go out with joy, And be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands."

Psalms 37:4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.

Isaiah 55:12 "For you will go out with joy, And be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands."

Romans 8:16 "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,“● Witness – revelation – knowing ● I know, I know, I know e

Romans 8:16 "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,“● Witness – revelation – knowing ● I know, I know, I know e

Everyday Adventures – Another Day Another Adventure

Charles H. Spurgeon – late 1800’s was a British Reformed Baptist preacher who remains highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers."

Everyday Adventures – Another Day Another Adventure

Charles H. Spurgeon – late 1800’s was a British Reformed Baptist preacher who remains highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers."

What if I make a mistake?● What’s your motive?● God is big enough to steer you back on track

if your motives are right● You may only have perceived it a mistake

What if I make a mistake?● What’s your motive?● God is big enough to steer you back on track

if your motives are right● You may only have perceived it a mistake

Interactive TimeInteractive Time

Has there ever been a time when you felt you were being “carried” through a temptation or a difficult time? How does 1 Corinthians 10:13 relate to this? How does the poem “Footprints” relate to this?

Share a time when the Holy Spirit spoke to you or prompted you to do something. How did you know it was the Holy Spirit? What was the outcome? (stir and be stirred by this interaction)

Has there ever been a time when you felt you were being “carried” through a temptation or a difficult time? How does 1 Corinthians 10:13 relate to this? How does the poem “Footprints” relate to this?

Share a time when the Holy Spirit spoke to you or prompted you to do something. How did you know it was the Holy Spirit? What was the outcome? (stir and be stirred by this interaction)

Do you believe you are following the Holy Spirit’s leading for your life at this time? How do you know?

Do you believe you are following the Holy Spirit’s leading for your life at this time? How do you know?

Guidance Available Along our highways, well placed at appropriate locations,

are official signs which give us direction and warn us of danger. Most of these are the reflector type; that is, they are designed to reflect the light of auto headlamps. In darkness, they are invisible to anyone who travels without a light. But when our auto headlights are flashed upon these signs, they reflect back to us their message of guidance or caution. Their night-time aid to us depends upon the light we bring to them. They have no meaning for unlighted lamps.

God would like to guide us through the days and through the years of this life. His signs are out there—in all the appropriate places. But whether we see them will depend upon the light with which we approach them.

Guidance Available Along our highways, well placed at appropriate locations,

are official signs which give us direction and warn us of danger. Most of these are the reflector type; that is, they are designed to reflect the light of auto headlamps. In darkness, they are invisible to anyone who travels without a light. But when our auto headlights are flashed upon these signs, they reflect back to us their message of guidance or caution. Their night-time aid to us depends upon the light we bring to them. They have no meaning for unlighted lamps.

God would like to guide us through the days and through the years of this life. His signs are out there—in all the appropriate places. But whether we see them will depend upon the light with which we approach them.