Summary
The central message is that Christians are called not just to know God's will, but to deeply understand it to know His heart. The speaker contrasts this understanding with merely obeying out of compulsion, drawing parallels from Psalm 32 and Psalm 73. Ultimately, true understanding leads to a joyful, surrendered life where one desires only God's will, realizing that God's plan is always best.
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Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Colossians 1:9 Date: 01-04-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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Filled With the Knowledge of His Will - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 10)
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The speaker discusses Paul's prayer for the Colossians, emphasizing that the goal of Christian life and prayer should be to be filled with the knowledge of God's will so that one may please Christ. He advises listeners to categorize their prayers into two types: those aligned with God's promises (which can be approached with boldness) and personal desires (which require a spirit of surrender). Ultimately, the focus should always be on pleasing Christ, even when our own desires conflict with what God may ultimately provide.
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