08-16-2009 Exploring His Excellencies - His Nearness

“Exploring His Excellencies” His Nearness Pastor John Isaacs Presented at Kingsway Community Church on August 16, 2009 What is God like? God is who the Bible (in its totality) reveals Him to be.

My Notes:

The Bible Reveals God To Be … 1. All Good 7. Merciful 2. All Powerful 8. Faithful 3. All Wise 4. Eternal 5. Holy 6. Just

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He is Faithful: Lamentations 3:22-23 His promises always come true. 100% reliable 100% of the time. Always true, always constant, always steadfast, always loyal.

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ATTRIBUTE: GOD IS NEAR! Psalm 139:7

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Nearness Was _____________: Genesis 3:8

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Sin _________________ Us From God: Isaiah 59:1-2

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His People Distinguished by His Presence: Exodus 33:16

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Tabernacle and Sacrificial System: Exodus 29:10-11

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The Temple: Psalm 27:4, 2 Chronicles 7:1

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Nearness Became ________________: Isaiah 29:13

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Nearness Became ________________: Malachi 3:5

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Nearness Restored in ______________: Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 7:19, Hebrews 7:25

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Nearness Moves _______________: John 16:7, 1 Peter 2:5

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10. Sin Still _________________ Us From God: Revelation 3:19-20 Earnestly Desire The Nearness of God! Psalm 73:28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all Your deeds.

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