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God and His Own People
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The Bible reveals a lot about how God relates to his own people – those who seek to follow him. The following includes teaching on key issues in God’s relationship with each of his people, including what he does for them. Some of the verses in this topic are among the best-loved verses in the Bible.
Keys to God’s Interaction
I.Keys to God’s Interaction
God is always with his people
[God:] I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will always be with you; I will never abandon you. Joshua 1:5b GNT
God knows his people
[God, to Moses:] I know you by name. Exodus 33:17b ISV
God loves his people and is faithful to them
His love for us is strong and his faithfulness is eternal. Praise the Lord! Psalms 117:2 GNT
God’s Holy Spirit lives in and helps his people
[Paul, speaking to Timothy about the gospel message:] You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives within you. 2 Timothy 1:14 CEV
God’s Transformation of His People
II.God’s Transformation of His People
God’s people are given spiritual life
[Jesus:] The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. John 6:63 NET
God’s people are being changed to be like Jesus Christ
They show the bright glory of the Lord, as the Lord’s Spirit makes us more and more like our glorious Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18b CEV
God fills his people with joy and peace
May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him … Romans 15:13a GNT
God’s Care of His People
III.God’s Care of His People
God cares for his people
Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6 GNT
God helps his people in times of trouble
God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalms 46:1 GNT
God provides for all their needs
[Paul, to believers who had supported him:] And my God will fully supply your every need according to his glorious riches in the Messiah Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ISV
God’s Plans for His People
IV.God’s Plans for His People
God’s plans include things for his people to do
God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 GNT
In spite of their troubles, God will fulfill his plans for them
[David, to God:] When I am surrounded by troubles, you keep me safe. You oppose my angry enemies and save me by your power. 8You will do everything you have promised … Psalms 138:7-8a GNT