The Supernatural Life - An Introduction
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Supernatural- a Definition
Supernatural- a Definition
Merriam Webster’s Dictionary
1. of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
2. being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
3. of, relating to, or being God
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
English Standard Version Chapter 14
11 And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out, 15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
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11 And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out, 15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
Key Thoughts About the Supernatural Life
Key Thoughts About the Supernatural Life
What is natural & normal for one species is weird, strange or abnormal for another.
26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.
3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?
2 cor 5.17
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
The supernatural life should be NORMAL for a Christian!
The supernatural life should be NORMAL for a Christian!
If the supernatural life seems strange to us, we are still in the process of being converted into God’s nature.
14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
2. The Supernatural Life is not always spectacular
supernatural ≠ spectacular
23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things: 25 The baptism of John—where was it from? From heaven or from men?” And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all count John as a prophet.” 27 So they answered Jesus and said, “We do not know.” And He said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
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wisdom is a “person”
wisdom is supernatural
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
3. You don’t have to be weird to be supernatural
I think everyone has seen the shakers, the quakers, the Holy Rollers, the whoopers, the dancers, the droppers, etc. and has thought
“There is NO WAY I’m going to do that!”
“I love Jesus, but I don’t want to look like that.”
You don’t have to be weird to be supernatural, but you DO have to be YIELDED!
God doesn’t come because of the behavior, the behavior comes because that’s what God wants!!!
God doesn’t work through pride, God works through humility
9 For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”
6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
9 For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”
The Supernatural Life (Part 2)
Just One Thing:
Just One Thing:
5. A Supernatural LIfe is an Overflow Life
Pray for, believe for, & act upon having enough humility to live the Supernatural Life!
6. A Supernatural Life is a Life Centered around Others
Be bold enough to do ANYTHING God wants you to do.
Discussion Questions:
Discussion Questions:
What do you think you are much better at than you actually are?
What are the first & most dominant things that come to mind when you think of the word “Supernatural?”
Read , , & tell how these scriptures connect and what they mean to you.
Please be vulnerable with your group (knowing that whatever is shared within your Connect Group stays within your Connect Group) & share what your biggest pride obstacle is to entering the Supernatural Life through complete yielding to anything God wants.