Lord, What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do
John Peake
WCF (1977)
The words spoken by Saul on the road to Damascus, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” capture the essence of discipleship: submission, obedience, and transformation. In this series, Brother John Peake unpacks that question in depth, showing how it applies to every believer. Through careful study of Scripture and practical exhortation, the classes explore what it truly means to call Jesus Lord, to submit our will to God’s, and to live faithfully in response to His calling.
Class 1
The opening class examines the meaning of the word “Lord” and what it implies about Christ’s authority in our lives. By exploring the scriptural terms for “Lord” and “Master,” the study highlights the call to willing submission, not mere resignation, and shows that discipleship begins with recognizing Christ’s absolute sovereignty over us.
Class 2
This class turns to the struggle between God’s will and human will. Using passages from Romans and the gospels, Brother John explains the challenge of overcoming our natural tendency to resist God. The lesson emphasizes humility, trust, and the need to accept God’s training process, which prepares us for service in His kingdom.
Class 3
Focusing on Jesus’ prayer for unity in John 17, this class explores fellowship as the true sharing of life with God and Christ. The study contrasts genuine unity with the divisions men create, reminding us that fellowship means having all things in common with the Father and the Son, and striving to reflect their purpose in our lives.
Class 4
Here the emphasis shifts to wisdom and learning. True discipleship, Brother John shows, is a lifelong process of gaining wisdom through experience, precept, and example. The lesson underscores that knowledge alone is not enough—what matters is applying principles of truth to daily living and shaping our character after Christ.
Class 5
The final class highlights the deceitfulness of the human heart and the call to be true. Hypocrisy, play-acting, and self-deception are exposed as barriers to discipleship. By contrast, the spirit of Christ is seen in sincerity, honesty, and wholehearted devotion to God’s will. The exhortation leaves us with the challenge to live authentically as servants of Christ, continually asking, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”.
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