UNDERSTANDING THE MOVE OF GOD 1 COR. 13:13 1. KEY: THE BIBLE IS PRIMARILY ABOUT GOD!

• About His Pleasure, (Rev. 4:11).
• About His Will, (Matt. 6:10).
• About His Purpose, (Rom. 8:28).
• About His Glory, (1 Cor. 10:31).

2. WHAT IS A MOVE OF GOD?

• God’s Activities In The World For His Pleasure; Glory; Will & Purpose!
• Note: Real Change Comes With A Move Of God, (Isa. 43:19).

3. THE STAGES OF DIVINE MOVEMENT:

a. STAGE 1 – THE SILENCE:

• The Silence = Gen. 1:2.
• The Sign = No Open Heaven/Word From God.
• Example #1: Israel In Egypt For 390 Years.
• Example #2: Malachi – Intertestamental Period.
• Practicum: Keep Hope Alive, (1 Cor. 13:13).

b. STAGE 2 – THE PREPARATION:

• God Releases Preparatory Instructions, (Matt. 3:1-2).
• God Searches For Faithful & Fearless People, (Matt. 3:3).
• God Lays Foundation For The New, (Matt. 3:5-6).
• Examples: Noah, Moses, John Baptist, Rhema.
• Fact: Preparation Challenges Motivation & Can Make Weary, (Gal. 6:9).
• Practicum: Activate Faith, (1 Cor. 13:13).

c. STAGE 3 – THE MOVE:

• The Signs – Evidence Is Everywhere, (Luke 7:22).
• The Sober – Serious People Are Summoned, (Luke 14:26).
• The Scope – Effects Are Far-Reaching, (Hab. 2:14).
• Practicum: Do All In Love, (1 Cor. 13:13)

PRAYER: FATHER, WE GET OUT OF YOUR WAY!