Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
Our Part In “His” Story
1 Kings 1:11-40
Pastor Jason Carlson
Psalm 139:16
Ephesians 1:11
Romans 8:28
In the intervention of Nathan and Bathsheba we see:
1. God’s plan (v. 11-14)
1 Kings 1:11-14
2 Samuel 7:12-13
1 Chronicles 22:6-10
1 Chronicles 23:1
1 Chronicles 28:1-5
1 Chronicles 29:22
Daniel 2:20-21
Daniel 4:35
Job 12:23
Proverbs 21:1
Romans 13:1
Psalm 47:8
2. Our part (v. 15-27)
1 Kings 1:15-27
Nathan and Bathsheba...
1) Trusted God’s promise
Numbers 23:19
2) Acted in faith
Hebrews 11:1-2
2 Kings 6:15-17
3) Leveraged their influence
Esther 4:14b
3. Victory promised (v. 28-40)
1 Kings 1:28-40
Philippians 2:9-11
Revelation 11:15
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. Why must we hold God's “sovereignty” and our “human responsibility” in tandem?
2. How does it encourage you to know that God always keeps his promises?
Questions for discussion:
1. Why is a biblical understanding of God’s sovereignty freeing rather than fatalistic?
2. What examples have you seen in your life where God used another’s faith/faithfulness to direct your path?
3. What are your spheres of influence? In what ways could God use you to step out in faith to make an impact for his kingdom?
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Announcements
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