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Lesson 15 Chapter 14, part 2
When You Need to Make a Decision: The Deciding Factor
Because God speak in various ways, it is wise for us to examine the different ways He has spoken to His people. Listed below are several guidelines to consider when making a major decision.
Guideline #5: God may speak through a sign.
What does a "sign from God" mean?
What are the two categories of signs?
God answered Gideon’s two requests for signs (Judges 6:36-40). If God confirms our signs, what is this usually followed by?
Guideline #6: Look for open and closed doors.
An "open door" means a "door of opportunity." Does God want us to go through every open door? Why or why not?
Does every closed door mean it is not God’s will? (Matt. 7:7-8)
Guideline #7: Gather all the facts about the decision.
Before we make a major decision, why is it important to "sit down"? (Luke 14:28)
What does "counting the cost" mean?
If you are thinking about moving, what are some factors to consider when "counting the cost"?
Guideline #8: Be sensitive to God's timing.
What does it mean that God has made everything appropriate in its time? (Eccl. 3:11)
Read Ps. 32:8-9. Discuss some ways that God will lead us in the way we should go.
What does it mean when God says He will counsel us "with My eye upon you"?
How did Felix miss God's timing? (Acts 24:24-27)
What can we learn from his mistake?