Becoming Partners With God

Introduction:
While we are undeserving—God wants to be partners with us. Henry T. Blackaby in his book EXPERIENCING GOD has said: We often assign God to a limited place in our lives. Then we call on Him when we need help. This is the exact opposite of what we find in the word of God. He is the one who is working in our world. He invites you to relate to Him so He can accomplish His work through you.

I. God ___________ Us ____________.
    A. 1 Jhn. 3:16; 4:9-10; Rom. 5:8-10—loved us even when we were enemies of Him!
    B. His desire is that love be ____________.
        1. Deut. 6:4-9; Mk. 12:30

II. Our Love of _________ is shown through _______________.
    A. Deut. 30:19-20—expected of Israelites so that they would obtain happiness/long life.
        1. There are benefits to obeying God!
    B. 1 Jhn. 5:3—His commandments are not __________________.
        1. See also Jhn. 14:31; 15, 21—must ________ our love through obedience.
    C. God wants love without competition.
        1. Deut. 6:10-15—demands __________ _____________ to Him!
        2. Mt. 6:24—Can’t serve ________ and __________ at same time!
        3. Mt. 6:31-33—Can’t let _____________ get in the way!

III. True Love is _________, _____________ & _________________.
    A. Any love that is not real, personal, and practical is useless.
        1. When one side contributes nothing—it’s a tragedy.
        2. Love not real? Boils down to a mere _____________.
    B. Love for God has got to be real, personal, and practical. This will motivate us to:
        1. ____________ our tongue—Js. 3:8-11; Eph. 4:29
        2. ____________ our anger—Eph. 4:26
        3. ____________ those who wrong us—Lk. 17:3-5
        4. _______________ with brethren—Heb. 10:24-25
        5. Have a ___________ home. Eph. 5

IV. Here is the Pursuit…..
    A. God has pursued a ___________ ________________ with man.
        1. Hos. 11:1-4; Jer. 30:24-31:3; John 6:44-45
    B. He knows what is best for us—and desires our love in return.
    C. Will you become a partner with him, through obedience?



Becoming Partners With God Introduction: While we are undeserving—God wants to be partners with us. Henry T. Blackaby in his book EXPERIENCING GOD has said: We often assign God to a limited place in our lives. Then we call on Him when we need help. This is the exact opposite of what we find in the word of God. He is the one who is working in our world. He invites you to relate to Him so He can accomplish His work through you. I. God ___________ Us ____________. A. 1 Jhn. 3:16; 4:9-10; Rom. 5:8-10—loved us even when we were enemies of Him! B. His desire is that love be ____________. 1. Deut. 6:4-9; Mk. 12:30 II. Our Love of _________ is shown through _______________. A. Deut. 30:19-20—expected of Israelites so that they would obtain happiness/long life. 1. There are benefits to obeying God! B. 1 Jhn. 5:3—His commandments are not __________________. 1. See also Jhn. 14:31; 15, 21—must ________ our love through obedience. C. God wants love without competition. 1. Deut. 6:10-15—demands __________ _____________ to Him! 2. Mt. 6:24—Can’t serve ________ and __________ at same time! 3. Mt. 6:31-33—Can’t let _____________ get in the way! III. True Love is _________, _____________ & _________________. A. Any love that is not real, personal, and practical is useless. 1. When one side contributes nothing—it’s a tragedy. 2. Love not real? Boils down to a mere _____________. B. Love for God has got to be real, personal, and practical. This will motivate us to: 1. ____________ our tongue—Js. 3:8-11; Eph. 4:29 2. ____________ our anger—Eph. 4:26 3. ____________ those who wrong us—Lk. 17:3-5 4. _______________ with brethren—Heb. 10:24-25 5. Have a ___________ home. Eph. 5 IV. Here is the Pursuit….. A. God has pursued a ___________ ________________ with man. 1. Hos. 11:1-4; Jer. 30:24-31:3; John 6:44-45 B. He knows what is best for us—and desires our love in return. C. Will you become a partner with him, through obedience?