SERIES: FREEDOM! 2015 theme
TITLE: Free! (An overview of Grace)
Scripture: Exodus 33:12-19; John 1:17
I. UNDERSTANDING GRACE
With the law came (bondage), but with grace comes (freedom).
What does grace mean?
The Hebrew term means (to bend or stoop). It came to mean (condescending favor).
“Love that goes upward is worship; love that goes outward is affection; love that stoops is grace.”
One very important thing to remember about grace is this: it is absolutely and totally (free). You will never be asked to (pay it back). So to put it simply: Grace is (unmerited favor.)
II. UNQUESTIONABLE EXPECTATIONS
What can you expect over the next 12 months? What do you have to look forward to?
1. I believe you can expect to gain a greater appreciation for (God’s gifts) to you and others.
2. I believe you can expect to spend less time and energy (critical of) and (concerned about) other peoples’ choices.
3. I believe you can expect to become (less judgmental) and (more tolerant).
4. I believe you expect a giant step toward (spiritual maturity).
5. I believe you can expect God’s Word to be peeled back like an onion, and along with that, you own life.
NEXT WEEK: Freedom!
Title: Lost and Found
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
