170423GM1 Drawing Near to God – The God to Whom We Draw Near
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Blessing of Being Able to Draw Near Introduction: Drawing near to God is a wonderful blessing. The truth is, if it wasn’t for the love and kindness and gracious nature of God, drawing near to Him would be impossible. You see, there are many things that contribute to being able to draw near to God, and almost all of them are made possible by grace. Let’s look at some of them. Lesson: I. God’s Consideration Is a Blessing Psalm 8:3-6 (ESV) 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? 5 Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. 6 You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet, II. God’s Plan of Salvation Is a Blessing John 3:16 (ESV) 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. III God’s Revelation Is a Blessing Romans 3:1-2 (ESV) 1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. Conclusion: So, we have seen the nature of the God to whom we should draw near. We have seen what a blessing it is to draw near to God. Next, we are going to look at the place where we can draw near to God. |