Any Where: But I Had It All Mapped Out!

Written by W Smith

This is Part 2 of a 5 part series – To Call Him Lord: A Study In The Book of Acts

Read Acts 16:1-15

Are you a planner? How do you respond when your plans are altered unexpectedly?

Luke wrote the book of Acts, a history of the early believers who lived shortly after Jesus Christ had died, risen again and ascended to Heaven. One man whose life had been radically changed by an encounter with Christ was the Apostle Paul. Once Paul (Saul) had persecuted those who followed Jesus Christ, but now he was a sold-out follower of Christ.

In Acts 16, Paul came to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer. Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him. They went on their way throughout the cities of the area. The result was “the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily” (Acts 16:5).

Suggested reading: Go where God asks

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1. How did God instruct them for their next location of ministry?
2. In verse 10, how did Paul and Timothy respond to God’s leadership? More thoughts...
In verse 10, Luke says “we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding God had called us to preach the gospel to them.” What is the value of working in a team? Do you discuss what you sense that God is calling you to do with other believers?
3. Do you believe it matters to God what we do or where we go? Explain.
4. Does God still lead individuals today to set aside their plans for His purposes? More thoughts...
Can you give an example of how others have helped you in your relationship with God? How might that person or people have set aside their own plans, in order to come alongside of you?
5. What prevents us from quickly responding to God’s leadership in our own lives?
6. Leonard shares, “Today, it seems that fewer people are choosing God’s agenda as their top priority. And even though it seems like a small choice, the impact of this decision is enormous.” How might choosing God’s agenda change your plans this week?
7. Erica tells of how she faced the reality of who was on the throne of her life, and her decision to put God on the throne. What difference did this decision make in her life? How did that impact Marie Eve?
8. Have you ever sensed God directing your steps in a way that you’d not planned to go? How did you respond? More thoughts...
If you’ve responded by saying “Yes Lord” to God, how did He work in your life or the lives of others?
9. Are you willing to set aside your carefully laid plans if God closes one door and calls for you to enter another? More thoughts...
“Each day we…come in contact with person after person that is struggling, desperate for help, searching for more. Your life matters most when you choose to care about those people.” What gives your life meaning?
10. Do you have any additional observations, questions or comments about this study? How can we pray for you at this time?
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