Charting the Path forward by Richard Sutton

Teachers

Richard Sutton Preacher

Art Clark Teacher

Clint Davison Preacher

Lesson Summary

Richard Sutton opened the class by apologizing for his cold and sharing personal updates, including a planned mission trip to Cameroon. He connected the series "Charting a Path Forward" to earlier lessons on vision and the Jabez Principle, emphasizing that both personal and congregational growth require clear direction and divine blessing. The core of the lesson focused on the concept of a spiritual roadmap, drawn from Hebrews chapter 11. Sutton highlighted the phrase "by faith" that recurs throughout the chapter, pointing to the examples of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, who stepped into the unknown trusting God’s promises. He quoted Hebrews 11:13 to illustrate that these heroes lived by faith despite not receiving their promises in this life, and he linked this to Hebrews 12:2's exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer of faith. Finally, he explained that faith comes from hearing God's Word (Romans 10:17), urging the class to rely on Scripture as the roadmap for their lives. The class concluded with a call to prayer for health and success on the upcoming mission, a reminder of the importance of vision for the church, and encouragement to apply the principles of faith and divine guidance in everyday decisions.

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