Divine Encounters

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DIVINE ENCOUNTERS
JOHN 4:1-30, 39

I. THE NATURE OF DIVINE ENCOUNTERS

   Definition: A divine encounter is a profound, life-changing experience in which an individual comes into direct contact with God to accomplish God’s purposes.

II. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A DIVINE ENCOUNTER

   1.  experience

   2.  revelation

   3.  impact

   4.  occurrence

III. REASONS FOR DIVINE ENCOUNTERS

   1.  and

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   2.  for a

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   3.  and  of faith

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   4.  and

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   5.  of His  

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IV. WHY WE EXPERIENCE DIVINE ENCOUNTERS

   Divine encounters are consistent with God's , , and .

   John 4:4 “Jesus “had to” pass through Samaria…”

   Greek: Dei = something essential or required to happen out of necessity and obligation.

   1. His nature is  for us that offers salvation to all who believe in His son.

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   2. His intentions are to give us , , and a  .

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   3. His nature, plans, and purposes are  and .

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V. WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN AFTER A DIVINE ENCOUNTER?

   1. Reevaluating  

   2. Accepting  

   3. Embracing a   

   4. Finding  and  

   5. Living with  

FINAL THOUGHT:

“And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

Romans 13:11-12