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“How can I know God’s will for my life?” is one of the questions believers ask most often — and one that brings many of them the most anxiety. This twelve-lesson study takes a different path. Rather than treating every decision as a puzzle to be solved by signs, fleeces, or an inner voice, it shows that God has already spoken clearly in His Word and is maturing His people to make wise, responsible choices under His sovereign care. Working through ten plain questions — from “Is it biblical?” to “Have I trusted God’s providence?” — the lessons aim to replace fear and paralysis with the confident, Spirit-shaped wisdom that the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and James commend. A teacher’s guide accompanies every lesson.

A personal note: this study has been shaped by many years of my own study and ministry, and I want to gratefully acknowledge the influence of Michael Fabarez, whose material on decision making and the will of God has helped me greatly over the years.

Teachers: Each lesson has a matching Teacher's Guide with discussion notes, suggested answers, and supplementary cross-references.

Lessons

• Lesson 1 The Will of God and the Way of Wisdom Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 2 Is It Biblical? — When God Has Already Spoken Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 3 What Are My Motives? — Examining the Heart Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 4 What Will Be the Impact? — All Things Lawful, Not All Helpful Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 5 Do I Actually Want to Do It? — Sanctified Desire Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 6 Am I Capable? — Gifts, Ability, and Stewardship Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 7 Has God Provided an Opportunity? — Open and Closed Doors Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 8 What Do Godly Counselors Say? — Safety in Counsel Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 9 Pray for Wisdom — Asking the God Who Gives Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 10 Make the Decision — Beyond Signs and Paralysis Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 11 Trust God's Providence — The Lord Establishes His Steps Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 12 Putting It All Together — Wisdom for Life's Big Decisions Lesson Teacher's Guide

All lessons are provided free of charge for classes and personal study. See How to Use These Studies for more.