Obedience to God
Introduction Definition Kinds of obedience Examples in bible Obedience in modern life Fruits of obedience and disobedience Why do we disobey Conclusion
World Definition Dictionary Obedience is an act or quality of being obedient Willingness to do what someone tells you to do or to follow a law, rule, command… Synonyms: submit, comply, heed, surrender, conform, observe, trust… Antonyms: desobey, defy, rebel, ignore, disregard, dismiss, transgress, violate
Bible definition To hear God's Word and act accordingly. Old Testament to “obey”= “to hear” New Testament “obey”= “to hear” or “to listen” in a state of submission” or “to trust.”
My own definition Do first what God ask you to do, in his way, in his timing and second do what mankind asks you to do based on God’s standard and it will go well with you. Luke 11:28: Bless are those who hear the word of God and Obey it Acts 5: 29 We must obey God rather than men Joshua 6: 1-27: The walls of Jericho
Verses in the bible 46 verses in bible about obeying/submission Obeying God (25) Children obeying their parents (7) Wive obeying husband (6) Earthly leaders or authorities over us (4) Slaves obeying their masters (3) One another Ephesians 5: 21 Submit yourselves one to another in the fear of God (1).
Kinds of obedience Complete obedience: No matter the cost Conditional obedience: Only if Temporary obedience: Until it gets tough
Complete obedience Noah. Genesis 6:22: Noah did everything just as God commanded him. Abraham. Genesis 22 Sacrifice of Isaac, The widow and Elijah. 1 Kings 17 Mary mother of Jesus Luke 1:28 + Joseph Matthew 1:24 Jesus. Perfect obedience. Disciples. Mark 16: 15-18 “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation Me: job interview
Conditional/partial obedience Moses: Aaron will speak for him Abraham: Hagai & Ishmael Gideon: Judge 6:17. Ask for a sign Barak: Deborah should go with him Esther: Pray and fast with me Me:
Temporary obedience Adam and Eve Egyptian pharaoh Children of Israel in wilderness and promise land The first son in the parables of 2 sons Judah in the book of Jeremiah Me: Single mother
Obedience in modern life Obedience= sign of weakness. Obedience has lost its meaning and power. Obedience is misused and abused.
Fruit of obedience Noah: We are here Abraham : Blessings for you and your offspring Mary: Be called the mother of God, the Son Jesus: Whole world was saved through Him Esther: Judgement is reversed Disciples: Save souls Moses: Freedom of a nation.
Fruit of disobedience Suffering: Judah, and Israel Pharaoh: Death Judah: Exile for 70 years
Why do we disobey Fear to be taken advantage of Lack of trust No consequence Arrogance Cannot assess the outcome No choice
Conclusion Whose side is God on Obedience is better than sacrifice The walk of the christian Training arabian horses Follow God’s call