Divine Direction

Overview

The Divine Direction course is a transformative journey designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to align their life decisions with God’s guidance. Drawing from biblical principles, this course combines spiritual insights, practical applications, and personal reflection to help participants navigate life’s challenges with clarity and faith. Through a blend of lectures, activities, and assessments, participants will gain a deeper understanding of divine direction and how to apply it in daily life.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate in Divine Guidance and Spiritual Growth, signifying their commitment to understanding and applying the principles of divine direction in their lives. Certification requirements include:

Active participation in discussions and workshops.
Completion of assessments, including reflective journals, quizzes, and essays.
Submission of a personalized spiritual growth roadmap.

Course Objectives

Understand Divine Guidance: Introduce the biblical and historical foundations of divine direction and its significance in living a purpose-driven life.
Develop Spiritual Sensitivity: Equip participants with tools to discern God’s voice and guidance through the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and spiritual practices.
Cultivate Obedience and Faith: Emphasize the role of obedience and trust in aligning life choices with God’s will.
Practical Application: Enable participants to integrate divine guidance into daily decision-making through prayer, meditation, and scriptural insights.
Encourage Personal Growth: Foster a commitment to ongoing spiritual growth through actionable plans and reflection.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

Be able to define and explain the concept of divine direction, supported by biblical references.
Identify key pathways through which divine guidance can be received, such as dreams, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit.
Demonstrate the ability to discern God’s voice amidst competing influences like fear, guilt, or personal desires.
Apply biblical principles to real-life decision-making, ensuring alignment with God’s will.
Develop a personalized spiritual roadmap outlining daily practices and long-term goals for deepening their relationship with God.
Cultivate spiritual qualities such as faith, meekness, love, and worship, which enhance receptivity to divine guidance.
Understand the consequences of disobedience and the blessings of following God’s direction, supported by case studies of biblical figures.

Curriculum

11 Sections
20 Lessons
Lifetime

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Module 1: Introduction to Divine Direction
Objective: Introduce the concept of divine direction and its importance in spiritual life. Content: • Definition of Divine Direction. • Historical and biblical context of divine guidance. Activities: Icebreaker activity where participants share personal experiences with decision-making. Assessment: Reflective journal entry on personal expectations from the course.
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Module 2: The Need for Divine Direction
Objective: Understand why divine direction is crucial for living a purpose-driven life. Content: • Biblical examples of divine direction (Genesis, Exodus). • The consequences of ignoring divine guidance. Activities: A group discussion on Deuteronomy 29:29 and its application today. Assessment: Quiz on biblical characters and their experiences with divine guidance.
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Module 3: Pathways of Accessing Divine Direction
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  Pathways of Divine Direction
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  Activities and Assessment
Module 4: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Divine Direction
Objective: Deepen understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in providing guidance. Content: • Scriptural insights (Acts 8:29, John 14:26). • How to cultivate a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Activities: Meditation session focusing on listening to the Holy Spirit. Assessment: Short essay on the Holy Spirit’s influence on personal life decisions.
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Module 5: Discerning God's Voice
Objective: Learn how to distinguish God’s voice from other influences. Content: • Characteristics of God’s voice. • Common pitfalls in discernment (fear, guilt). Activities: Role-playing scenarios to practice discernment. Assessment: Group discussion and feedback on role-play scenarios.
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Module 6: Divine Direction through Scripture
Objective: Demonstrate how the Bible can provide specific guidance. Content: • Studying key scriptures (Jeremiah 29:11, Psalms 32:8). • Applying Scripture to decision-making processes. Activities: Bible study session focusing on interpreting scriptures related to guidance. Assessment: Write a personal action plan based on a chosen scripture.
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  Studying Key Scriptures
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  Applying Scripture to Decision-Making
Module 7: The Importance of Obedience in Divine Direction
Objective: Explore the link between obedience and receiving guidance from God. Content: • Biblical principles of obedience (Genesis 6:22, 1 Kings 2:3). • Case studies of obedience and the outcomes. Activities: Reflection on personal obedience to divine prompts. Assessment: Peer-to-peer review on drafted plans for increasing obedience in personal life.
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Module 8: Conditions to Walk in Divine Direction
Objective: Identify conditions that enhance receptivity to divine direction. Content: • Conditions like faith, meekness, love, and worship. • Practical steps to cultivate these conditions. Activities: Small group discussions on strategies to develop these qualities. Assessment: Personal development plan focusing on one of the conditions.
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  Conditions to Walk in Divine Direction – Analysis and Support
Module 9: Seeking and Applying God's Guidance in Decision Making
Objective: Practical application of divine direction in everyday decisions. Content: • Methods of seeking guidance (prayer, counsel, stillness). • Case studies and testimonials. Activities: Decision-making workshop where participants apply learned concepts. Assessment: Group presentations on decision-making processes.
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  Seeking and Applying God’s Guidance in Decision-Making – Analysis and Support
Module 10: Conclusion and Personal Commitment
Objective: Review key concepts and encourage commitment to applying divine direction. Content: • Recap of the course. • Developing a personal roadmap for spiritual growth and decision-making. Activities: Commitment ceremony where participants share their action plans. Assessment: Final reflective essay on how the course has transformed their approach to divine direction.
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  Analysis and Support
Exam
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  Final Exam
  10 Minutes29 Questions

Instructor

Dr Samson Fadiya

Apostle S.O. Fadiya is a dedicated minister and leader passionate about empowering youth and illuminating God’s purpose in life, relationships, and family. As President of Christ Church Evangelism Ministries (CCE Ministries), a University Professor, and a Career Advisor, he shares divinely inspired messages focused on salvation and spiritual growth.
Fadiya holds a B.Sc. in Information Systems and MSc and Ph.D. degrees in Management Information Systems from Girne American University, Cyprus. He has also completed advanced studies in the United States and Canada. Residing in Canada with his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, he continues his mission to guide individuals toward spiritual maturity through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
He is the author of numerous life-changing books, including Marriage Charity, 365 Days of Kingdom Exploring Devotional, Leadership Formation, A flight with the invisible, Spiritual footprints, and more.
Given his educational expertise in the area of Information Systems, Fadiya founded the Canadian Tech Institute for Academic Research (Canatech Institute), a leading Knowledge and Innovation Enterprise that provides global solutions in the areas of education and technology. Canatech Institute hosts high-impact conferences that gather professionals from around the world to contribute to solving global issues. The institute has also pioneered the invention of a unique social media and faith-based App called Eccly and a CRM system integrated with POS management.