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God’s Big Picture – Jacob, Grace & Favour
Sermon Notes – Sun 15th Feb 2015 God’s Big Picture – Jacob: Grace & Favour
Key Text: Gen 25 – 35, Gen 28:15, Gen 12:1-3; Gal 3:6-14; Ex 6:7; Rom 9:6-16
Main Points:
üGod has a master plan – demonstrating His sovereignty
üGod engages with us – showing His imminence
üGod works through our imperfections – reflecting His grace
üGod delivers on His promises – proving His faithfulness
Application:
- Are there circumstances in your life that seem to dominate everything right now? Talk with a Christian friend about how you have seen God working at other times. Thank him for saving you and bringing you into His family.
- How could you make space to experience more of God’s presence? Ask a friend to pray with you that you might know his presence in a fresh way.
- Are there areas where you feel ineffective because of past disappointment, failure or sin? Ask God to give you a fresh understanding of His Grace and fresh faith for that situation.
- Which scriptures can you meditate upon to remind you that God is faithful and keeps His promises? Ask others about their favourite verses.
Further Reading:
Terry Virgo – “God’s Lavish Grace”
Phillip Yancey – “What’s So Amazing About Grace?”
Sermon Topics: Grace