How we see God is crucial. It affects the way we see ourselves.
Jesus taught us that God is very personal & intimately acquainted with us.
Some of us struggle because we’re not telling ourselves truth about God.
What kind of Father is God really like?
1. God is a Compassionate Father.
Misconceptions about God began with the very first human beings.
The truth is, God is “compassionate”.
Why does God sometimes say “no” to us?
Obeying God = enjoying life.
2. God is a Consistent Father.
2 phases of temptation: a. Phase 1 = doubt b. Phase 2 = deception.
God is a reliable and trustworthy Father.
God can be counted on. “His love endures forever”.
3. God is a Personal Father.
The great questions of life are profoundly shaped in us by our parents (especially Dads!).
How much is something worth?
Whatever price someone is willing to pay for something
(“you were bought at a price.” 1 Cor. 6:20).
4. God is a Gracious Father.
Some of us had parents that could never be pleased and some
of us think God is the same way.
The truth is, God is gracious, He has accepted us in Jesus Christ.