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"The key to usefulness, to revelation, and to a Holy Spirit filled life is obedience to the Word of God."
—John G. Mitchell

Consider Romans 5:19
1. What was the result of Adam's disobedience?
1. What was the result of Christ's obedience?

Our obedience indicates (John 14:15) (Select correct answer.)
Our sincerity in serving Christ.
Our willingness to sacrifice for Him.
Our love for Jesus.
Our zeal for Christ's kingdom.

In I John 2:3, 4
1. What does obeying the Word of God prove?
1. What does disobeying the Word prove?

What are two results of obeying God's truth? (I Pet. 1:22) (Select correct answers.)
It makes us more fervent in His service.
It helps us love other Christians.
It helps us become Christian leaders.
It purifies our souls.
It makes us more popular Christians.

Even if we fail to carry them out, good intentions are to our credit. (Matt. 21:28-31)
True
False

To what does Jesus compare the life of a person who hears and obeys His Word? (Matt. 7:24-27)

God is displeased with worship or attention unaccompanied by deeds. To the prophet Ezekiel He said, "And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as My people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness " (Ezekiel 33:31).

Whom does God want to be obedient, to whom, and why?
Who | To Whom
1. Col. 3:20
1. Why?
1. Eph. 5:22-24
1. Why?
1. Heb. 13:17
1. Why?
1. Eph. 6:5-8
1. Why?
1. Rom. 13:1, 2
1. Why?

Are these standards frequently changed?
1. What should a wife do if her husband is unsaved? (I Pet. 3:1)
1. What if a servant (or employee) has an "impossible" employer? (I Pet. 2:18, 19)

What blessings are reserved for the obedient Christian?
1. John 15:10
1. John 15:14
1. John 14:23
1. I John 2:5

Briefly summarize the Ten Commandments. (Ex. 20:3-17)
1. (verse 3)
1. (verses 4-6)
1. (verse 7)
1. (verses 8-11)
1. (verse 12)
1. (verse 13)
1. (verse 14)
1. (verse 15)
1. (verse 16)
1. (verse 17)

In Matthew 22:40 Jesus indicated that the Ten Commandments were summarized in the two Great Commandments.
1. Which of the Ten are included in the First Great Commandment, on loving God?
1. Which of the Ten are included in the Second Great Commandment, on loving others?

Review "The Lordship of Christ" in Book 2 and compare the verses under "Make Him Lord in Practice" with the Scripture in this chapter. Commands for the Christian are distributed throughout the New Testament. Watch for them as you read and study.

What should characterize our obedience?
1. Psalm 40:8
1. Deut. 26:16
1. Joshua 1:7

What should be our response when God's Word seems to contradict our own judgment? (Luke 5:4,5—and notice verses 6 and 7.)

EXAMPLES OF OBEDIENCE

Most of God's great servants were great in their obedience. The Old and New Testaments contain hundreds of examples. Notice the Old Testament heroes of faith and obedience listed in Hebrews 11.

What were two of Abraham's great acts of obedience?
1. Gen. 12:1-4 (Heb. 11:8)
1. Gen. 22:1-3, 9-12
1. What was God's promise to Abraham's son in Genesis 26:4, 5?

What was God's remarkable commendation of David in Acts 13:22?
1. Why?

Consider Zechariah 7:11-14.
1. How did the people react to God's instruction?
1. How did it affect their prayers?
1. What was the result?

In I Samuel 15:18-23, instead of complete obedience, King Saul substituted excuses and his own way of worship.
1. What was Samuel's reply?
1. To what are stubbornness and rebellion compared?
1. What did his disobedience cost Saul?

In what area of your life does God want greater obedience?
1. When and how can you begin to "turn your feet" to God's way in this?

An obedient Christian has—
A mind through which Christ thinks
A life through which Christ shows
A voice through which Christ speaks
A hand through which Christ helps.

Chapter 5 - Obedience and Blessing