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Date:
2/20/2008
NEW HOPE CHURCH
Breaking Bondage
Biblical studies to helpothers and yourself
End times
ByPastor mark
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Breaking BondageStep 1
Identifying Bondage
Bondage
= servitude to a controlling force
James 1:14-15 NIV
14. But each one is tempted when, by his own evil
desire,
he is dragged away and
enticed.
15.Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to
sin:
and sin, when it is full-grown, givesbirth to
death.
List the Steps to bondage:
_______ —_________ —_______ = bondage = ___________.
The Steps out of Bondage:
___________ ---____________ ---reliance on Christ ---
life
1 John 1:9 Luke 13:3
Understanding God’s hand at work:
When was Israel’ Bondage Broken?1.When God raised up Moses to led them out of Egypt? Yes / No
Read Ex. 3:1-7,10But:
It is important that God will prepare someone to lead us out of our bondage.
2.
Was it when God saw the affliction of his people?
Yes / No
Read Ex. 6:4-9Yet:
We need to acknowledge God’s awareness of our bondage.3.Or was it when Pharaoh said, Rise up and get you from among my people? Yes / No
Read Ex. 12:30-31Fact:
That force that we find ourselves subservient to will be affected by the power of God over a period of time.
But:
Beware it’s not over yet!
Read Ex. 14:8-12
Your bondage will reappear on the scene to try to reclaim you.
4.
Our bondage is broken when!
Ex. 14:13-15
A.
We fear not
---to believe God canB.
Stand still and see
---to trust God willC.
Let the Lord fight for you, hold your peace
--to let God
D.Now go forward
---to experience God’s deliverance
Answer these questions:
1.Why is it important that we believe God can deliver us from bondage?2.If you believe God can, does that mean you trust God will?3.If you believe God can and will, what stops you from letting God?4.Are you ready to experience God’s deliverance?
If so God’s Miracle can be seen by all!
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Breaking BondageStep 2
Following after God
Joshua 3:1-7
I.Coming to the place God desires us to be!
Read Joshua 3:1-2
What does it mean, to follow after God?
1. _______ way not mine.2. Coming to the place ________ desires me to be.
What happened when Israel followed after their own desires?
Desire —enticed —sin = ____________ = deathAre you willing to rise and remove from your bondage, and position yourself whereGod wants you to be so He can work a great work in your sight?
II. Watching for God to move:
Read Joshua 3:3
Where will you find the presence of God and true men of God?
Church —Prayer time —Reading & Studying the Word —Ministry to others
Where do you find yourself to be at the present time?III. Don’t let yourself get ahead of God:
Read Joshua 3:4
In light of this verse why is it important for you not to get ahead of God?
1.2.
IV. Sanctify yourselves:
Read Joshua 3:5
Write out the definition of Sanctify.
1. Strong's Concordance2. Dictionary
V. Leaders ---take up your positions / duties
Read Joshua 3:6What is the difference in the Priests going ahead of us instead of going for us?1. Going ahead of us?2. Going for us?Fact: If the bondage we desire to be broken is for a loved one, friend, etc. We can take on theduties of the Priest.
VI. God’s promise to all the people:
Read Joshua 3:7
That God will magnify (the leadership)Who is the head leader? _______________ Who are the priests? ___________________ Who are all the people? _________________
Who will enter into God’s place of promise?
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