WALKING IN THE FAVOUR OF GOD

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1 WALKING IN THE FAVOUR OF GOD Presented by Dr André Roebert (based on the teachings of Dr Jerry Savelle) Sermon series on Walking in the favour of God based on the teaching of Dr Jerry Savelle. The River Church, East London, South Africa

2 Walking In The Favour Of God PRESENTED BY DR ANDRÉ ROEBERT (BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF DR JERRY SAVELLE) A LITTLE FAITH WILL BRING YOUR SOUL TO HEAVEN, BUT A LOT OF FAITH WILL BRING HEAVEN TO YOUR SOUL. DWIGHT L. MOODY THREE WE HAVE A HERITAGE OF FAVOUR favour (fay-ver) n: excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment 1. Describe how you are qualified to receive the blessings promised by God to Abraham WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET. WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE. - WINSTON CHURCHILL 2. Read Deuteronomy 28:1-4. Which of the blessings outlined in these verses belong to you? Why are they yours? Page 1

3 3. God s blessing on Abraham s life caused him to be: a. b. c. GOD S GRACE AND FAVOUR WERE MANIFESTED IN THE FIRST BLESSING HE PRONOUNCED OVER THE MAN AND WOMAN WHOM HE HAD CREATED IN HIS IMAGE: BE FAITHFUL, MULTIPLY, FILL THE EARTH, SUBDUE IT AND HAVE DOMINION. WITHIN THIS ONE BLESSING WE SEE THE VERY HEART OF GOD AND THE FAVOUR THAT HE BESTOWED UPON MANKIND. - JERRY SAVELLE 4. Review the scriptures regarding Abraham s life. How many times did he suffer defeat? 5. What is the earliest record of God s interaction with man? What did God say then and what picture does it paint of Him? 6. List some of the ways that you sow favour into the lives of people around you? a. b. c. d. Page 2

4 ROMANS 4:16 AMP THEREFORE IT IS OF FAITH THAT IT MIGHT BE ACCORDING TO GRACE [DIVINE FAVOUR], SO THAT THE PROMISE MIGHT BE SURE TO ALL THE SEED. 7. Because of God s favour, your life should be characterised by and 8. According to Psalms 37: 12-13, what is God s response to the wicked? 9. God is disposed to show us favour and surround us with joy. Therefore Christian service should be! 10. Describe several ways that religion manifests itself in someone s life. a. b. c. d. WHENEVER YOU DO A THING, ACT AS IF ALL THE WORLD WERE WATCHING. - THOMAS JEFFERSON 11. What blessing did Moses instruct Aaron to pronounce over Israel? Page 3

5 12. What was Aaron doing each time he pronounced the blessing? EPHESIANS 2:8-9 FOR BY GRACE [DIVINE FAVOUR] YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED THROUGH FAITH, AND THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD, NOT OF WORKS, LEST ANYONE SHOULD BOAST. 13. Religious traditions teach that we are in God s sight. But God said we are made in His image and 14. Many people have failed to enjoy the victory that belonged to them because they have such a poor I LONG TO ACCOMPLISH A GREAT AND NOBLE TASK, BUT IT IS MY CHIEF DUTY TO ACCOMPLISH SMALL TASKS AS IF THEY WERE GREAT AND NOBLE. - HELLEN KELLER FAITH BUILD God said that we are to be strong in the grace that is in us through Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1), but many believers weren't raised in an environment where they were praised and encouraged. Reflect on your own experience. Did the words spoken over you bring life and blessing or sorrow and cursing? Page 4

6 How would you rate your self image? Do you consider yourself strong in the favour of God? CONFESS THE FOLLOWING THE FAVOUR OF GOD BRINGS ME HONOUR - EVEN IN THE MID MIDST OF MY ADVERSARIES. FINDING YOURSELF FAITHFUL FOR THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE ARE NOT CARNAL BUT MIGHTY IN GOD FOR PULLING DOWN STRONGHOLDS, CASTING DOWN ARGUMENTS AND EVERY HIGH THING THAT EXALTS ITSELF AGAINST THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, BRINGING EVERY THOUGHT INTO CAPACITY TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST, CASTING DOWN ARGUMENTS AND EVERY HIGH THING THAT EXALTS ITSELF AGAINST THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, BRINGING EVERY THOUGHT INTO CAPACITY TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST (2 CORINTHIANS 10:4-5). There is good news for those who weren't brought up positive, affirming words of love and encouragement. You can wield the Word of God and tear down every wrong thought, word, or action taken against you. The Word is sharp as a two-edged sword and it can cut away wrong thinking and wrong words. What scriptures would be the weapons of war that you need? Page 5

7 God created us in His image, and if He is disposed to show favour, should we not also be disposed to show favour to others? As we sow seeds of favour into the lives of those around us, we will begin to grow in favour in our own lives. FROM THE HEART What negative words, thoughts, or traditions in your own life must be torn down? How will you overthrow them? PSALMS 2:12 FOR YOU, O LORD, WILL BLESS THE RIGHTEOUS; WITH YOUR FAVOUR YOU WILL SURROUND HIM AS WITH A SHIELD. PRAYER FATHER, THANK YOU THAT THIS IS A NEW DAY AND YOUR WORD WILL LIFT ME ABOVE EVERY LOFTY WORD, THOUGHT, OR DEED WHICH WOULD EXALT ITSELF ABOVE YOU. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A DEEPER REVELATION OF YOUR LOVE. THANK YOU THAT I AM YOUR BELOVED. I PRAY THIS JESUS WONDERFUL NAME. AMEN. Page 6

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