April 14, 2004

“The Anointed Word” Broadcast

Topic:  “Defining Spiritual Understanding”

Scriptures: Colossians 1:9-13, Colossians 2:1-3, Jeremiah 3:14-15, Proverbs 1:1-6, Proverbs 2:1-11, Proverbs 3:13-19, Proverbs 4:5-7, Proverbs 16:22, Proverbs 24:3-6, Daniel 1:4,17; Daniel 2:19-23, Matthew 15: 1-20, First Corinthians 14:20, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 4:17-23, Ephesians 5:17, II Timothy 2:1-7, I John 5:20, Matthew 13:10-19

I. It is the Will of God that we have strong spiritual understanding (Colossians 1:9-13, Matthew 13:10-19, Proverbs 4:5-7, Jeremiah 3:14-15, Colossians 2:1-3, II Timothy 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:17, Ephesians 4:17-23)

II. Understanding is the general oversight that lays the groundwork for peace and success in an accomplishment

III. What is the difference between knowledge, wisdom and understanding?

a. Knowledge is first

b. Wisdom and understanding are twin companions (Proverbs 4:5-7)

IV. You will not master nor subdue what you do not understand (John 3:3-12)

V. Many times struggle and hardship accompany a lack of understanding (Matthew 13:10-19)