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Pastor Rob Carlson:
"How
Do I Know God Loves Me"
Sunday, April 13, 2003
Ephesians 3:17-19 [LB]--I pray... you will be able to feel and understand... how long, how wide, how deep, and how high his love really is; and to experience this love for yourselves.
I know God loves me because...
1. He made me.
Psalm 145:17--The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.
Psalm 103:13,14 [LB]--God is like a Father to us, tender and sympathetic... He knows we are but dust.
2. He notices every detail of my life.
Matthew 10:30--And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
3. He gave me the capacity for pleasure.
1 Timothy 6:17--...God...richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
4. He has good plans for my life.
Jeremiah 29:11--”For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
John 10:10--...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
5. He sent Christ to die for me.
Romans 5:8--But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
6. He forgives me when I ask Him.
Romans 3:23-24--Yes, all have sinned; yet now God declares us “not guilty” ...if we trust in Jesus Christ, who freely takes away our sins.
Isaiah 54:7 [GN]--With deep love I will take you back.
Ephesians 3:17-19 [LB]--I pray... you will be able to feel and understand... how long, how wide, how deep, and how high his love really is; and to experience this love for yourselves.
Small Group Discussion Questions:
*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless
otherwise noted.
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