July 11, 2008
Determined Times & Exact Places, Part Two
Precept: Genesis 9:1 & Genesis 11:4
Principle: You place cannot stay in the purpose of God by devising your own plans.
Practice: 1. The descendants of Noah, the three Sons, Ham, Shem, and Japheth, wanted to remain in the plain of Shinar, rather than be scattered over the earth. • Shinar (between two rivers) is the modern Bagdad, Iraq • Psalm 33:10 • Man used their vain imaginations to scheme a plan against the purpose of God. • God allowed a disruption in their communication to cause confusion. • Without clarity, vision became lost.
- The early church stayed in Jerusalem rather than “go into all the world.” • Acts 8:1
Principles to Apply: • Your imagination is not for the scheming of plans but for the revelation of God’s secret wisdom. • 1 Corinthians 2:9 • You must become masterful in communication skills. • Vision must be clear.