Psalm 100:5 | For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
According to today’s passage, what is God like?
How do these characteristics of God show that we can always trust God?
In your life, how has God been-
Over the last few weeks, we’ve examined the lives of the patriarchs of Israel - Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). Genesis 49 tells us that Jacob blesses each of his sons and that-
Genesis 49:28a | These (Jacob’s sons) are the twelve tribes of Israel.
We will continue to see these tribes throughout the Old Testament and the rivalry that existed between the brothers will transfer to a rivalry between the tribes. But for now, Jacob and his sons live in Egypt with Joseph.
The book of Genesis ends and the start of Exodus notes–
Read MoreWhile God’s promises don’t depend on us deserving them, we should still strive to live holy because we are receivers of the God’s promises–
2nd Cor. 7:1 | Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
How should we live because we are receivers of God’s promises (forgiveness/salvation)?
Even if you don’t feel it, his promises are true–
This Psalm is written by a man named Ethan who spends the chapter proclaiming God’s faithfulness and His promises to David about an everlasting King. While we don’t know exactly what is going on, things aren’t going well at this time for Israel and Ethan is calling out to God for help.
Psalm 89:49 | Lord, where is your unfailing love? You promised it to David with a faithful pledge.
Read MorePsalm 86:15 | But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
How does Psalm 86 describe God?
Psalm 89:33-34 | But I will never stop loving him nor fail to keep my promise to him. No, I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I said.
Read MorePsalm 89:33-34 | But I will never stop loving him nor fail to keep my promise to him. No, I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I said.
Read MoreGod keeps his promises when we don’t deserve it because He is gracious:
Psalm 145:13b | The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.
Why does the Lord always keep His promises?
