1. Obedience to God

2. Introduction Definition Kinds of obedience Examples in bible
Obedience in modern life
Fruits of obedience and disobedience
Why do we disobey
Conclusion

3. 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 

4. 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.”

5. 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

6. 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).

7. Kinds of obedience Complete obedience: No matter the cost
Conditional obedience: Only if
Temporary obedience: Until it gets tough

8. 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: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation
Me: job interview

9. 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:

10. 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

11. Obedience in modern life
Obedience= sign of weakness.
Obedience has lost its meaning and power.
Obedience is misused and abused.

12. 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.

13. Fruit of disobedience Suffering: Judah, and Israel Pharaoh: Death
Judah: Exile for 70 years

14. Why do we disobey Fear to be taken advantage of Lack of trust
No consequence
Arrogance
Cannot assess the outcome
No choice

15. Conclusion Whose side is God on Obedience is better than sacrifice
The walk of the christian
Training arabian horses
Follow God’s call