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Why does Jesus use means to accomplish His will?

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Jesus uses means to fulfill His purposes to involve His followers and demonstrate His power.

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus employing means to achieve His divine will, which serves to illustrate the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility. For instance, when He commanded the stone to be rolled away from Lazarus' tomb, He demonstrated that while He is sovereign over death, He chooses to involve humanity in His work. This principle can be seen in many instances throughout scripture, suggesting that God ordains means for His ends, whether through preaching, acts of service, or the encouragement of one another in faith. Recognizing this encourages believers to actively participate in God's purposes.
Scripture References: John 11:39-40, 1 Corinthians 1:21

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