He Is Forever
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· 7 viewsBecause God is forever, His people can and should live steadfastly in faith, sacrificially in service, and securely in hope.
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Where We Have Been
Where We Have Been
As we have studied the character of God we have highlighted eleven different characteristics and will look at a twelfth this morning. This list is by no means exhaustive. To describe God, as Frederick Lehman writes in his beloved hymn, The Love of God,” (page 133) would take a scroll the size of the sky, ocean’s full of ink, and every man on earth to write.
Could we with ink the ocean fill,
and were the skies of parchment made;
were ev’ry stalk on earth a quill,
and ev’ryone a scribe by trade;
to write the love of God above
would drain the ocean dry;
nor could the scroll contain the whole,
though stretched from sky to sky.
But even this short list has taught us something of God. Remember where we have been.
He Is...
God
Mighty
Holy
True
Able
A Consuming Fire
Light
Love
With Us
It has been a grand look at God, but remember that theology, the study of God, is not simply a study of a distant Creator, or a Heavenly Lord. Because of Who God is, He intersects the lives of humanity. At that intersection, you and I are transformed, touched and influenced to live differently in this world. That has been the basis for our study together. To see how God changes us as we walk with Him. And so...
Because He Is…We Are...
God
Created in His Image
Shaped by His Presence
Transformed to Look Like Jesus
Jealous
Desired
To give us Grace
Our Surrender and Humility
Our Nearness
Our Repentance
Gracious and Merciful
People of Celebration
Mighty
Humble
Holy
Holy
True
Confident
Able
Convinced
God Speaks
Jesus Saves
The Holy Spirit Works
A Consuming Fire
Refined by His Love
Light
Lights in the World
Love
Bold
With Us
Guided, Restored, Comforted, Set Apart, and Welcome
The transformation that we experience in a relationship with God is real and tangible. It begins today and follows us into eternity. That is why today, we turn our attention to the fact that God is Forever!
He Is…
He Is…
The Book of Hebrews is a book of encouragement. While the letter's author is unknown, as are the recipients of that letter; the themes we find within are clear. Hebrews is a letter of encouragement to those who experience the trials that come with life. Problems that weigh heavy on the souls of men and cause us to question the choices we make and the standards we follow. It seems that the original audience was thinking that the world held better answers than the Lord. The wisdom of men seemed more real or at least more immediate than the words of the prophets or the examples of the patriarchs.
Our unknown writer walks through the pages of Israel’s history, the same history you and I read in the Old Testament. Throughout the letter we hear and explore the events of the Temple and tabernacle, the example of Moses and Abraham, and the call of the law on God’s people. Why? Why would the author travel the expanse of the Bible to encourage God’s people who are struggling? Because the Bible tells us the story of Jesus. The Hebrew write takes us ther in the very first chapter.
Read Hebrews 1:8-9 (Scripture Reading)
The God who existed before the beginning will continue after the end.
His throne shall never fail.
And in all that time, God will not change. His righteousness will guide.
His holiness will endure.
God is Forever!
We Are...
We Are...
Hebrews 13:7-16 Gives us a glimpse of how a forever God changes our lives.
Examples of Faith (7)
Over time God has shaped all kinds of people. We can follow those examples as we recognize ourselves and our struggles, and our strengths in them.
A Steadfast Church (8-9)
Jesus is the same so the teaching, and the truth, never change
A People of Worship (10)
God has always shaped His people through worship. Worship continues into eternity, with God in the midst of His people. Worship is an eternal discipline that changes hearts and lives.
Sanctified by Jesus (11-13)
The sacrifices of the patriarchs, the sacrificial system of the Law, and the sacrifice of Jesus are tied together in the eternal plan of God. God has taught us what sanctification is, becoming holy. History teaches and the future promises.
Pilgrims on Our Way Home (14)
What God designed int eh beginning in Eden, He restores in judgment. We are a people headed to Heaven, headed to experience the presence of God in a way we have never experienced it before.
People of Praise (15)
We are part of a time-long people who have held up the name of God in this world. We continue to pur out our praise and acknowledge God as the ruler of all and the love of our lives.
Servants of God (16)
To do good is to experience God’s work, His nature and character shaping our lives. Service teaches us to let go of self and experience more of God.
Looking Like Jesus
Looking Like Jesus
Be Thankful.
For God, His work, His Blessings, His Church, His Plan, and His Presence.
Stop and pray a specific prayer of thanksgiving every day this week.
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