Loving God (3/4)

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one… 1 John 4:12

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love has been perfected in us. 1 John 4:12	No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. love God neighbor
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8	God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. honesty blessing heart

Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:3	Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. creation speaking light
Those who are in the flesh can’t please God. Romans 8:8	That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. sin dependence desires
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are. 1 Corinthians 3:17	God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. church community holiness
Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. James 1:13	And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. temptation desires understanding
Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior. Hosea 13:4	I have been the Lord your God ever since I brought you out of Egypt. You must acknowledge no God but me, for there is no other savior. Savior idols God
But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases. Psalm 115:3	Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes. God heaven dependence
God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27	So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. creation God beauty
But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10	But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. God Spirit planning
Because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Exodus 1:21	And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. awe blessing
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. Psalm 62:1	I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. salvation rest soul
Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1	Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. children following
Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. Psalm 54:4	But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive! life dependence equipment
No one has seen God at any time. The only born Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has declared him. John 1:18	No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us. Jesus Father nearness
Arise, Yahweh! God, lift up your hand! Don’t forget the helpless. Psalm 10:12	Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless! prayer neighbor poverty
Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen. Philippians 4:20	Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. humility worship Father
God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him. Psalm 67:7	Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him. God awe blessing
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1	God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. reliability safety protection
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Matthew 5:9	God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. blessing peace children
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him. Psalm 62:5	Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. soul rest hope
Now a mediator is not between one, but God is one. Galatians 3:20	Now a mediator is helpful if more than one party must reach an agreement. But God, who is one, did not use a mediator when he gave his promise to Abraham. mediator
I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8	I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. obedience law heart
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 42:11	Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! worship hope soul

There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his.

So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world.