Who Gives Understanding to the Heart?

1. The "Instant Generation" Has Always Been Around (Gen. 3:5-6).
   1. They were already in the likeness of God: Genesis 1:27.
   2. They took the "short-cut" due to deception.
2. The Process of Growing in Understanding Has Not Changed.
   1. Gradual Progression (Is. 28:10-10).
   2. The people had unclean lips (Is. 6:5-12).
   3. Despite enlightenment, they were still rebellious (Is. 29:18-30:1).
3. The Lord Desires to Give Understanding to the Heart.
   1. It pleased Him when Solomon asked for it (1Kgs. 3:9-10).
   2. The reason for Paul’s call (Acts 26:18).
   3. A Purpose of the Holy Spirit (John 16:13).
4. The Way to Get an Understanding Heart.
   1. 3Rs: Remember, Repent, Redo (Rev. 2:5).
   2. Ask (Eph. 1:15-23; James 1:5).
   3. Get in Christ to remove the veil (2 Cor. 3:14-16).
5. Christ Removes the Veil / the Lord Gives Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding (Prov. 2:6; Luke 24:16-53).

Michael Lance Young