Getting Our Hands Dirty

Getting Our Hands Dirty

Introduction:

Some may picture God as the Chief Inspector of the universe. If you’ve been in military, you are aware of the necessity of passing inspection. The officer is not there to compliment you. Perhaps we always picture God as the inspector who is never wrong.The bible reminds us that God’s work is messy work. Have you seen His presence & work obvious in lives too messy to describe? The bible also pictures God as concerned, involved, and merciful to those who seek Him. Bible says God is a God who is always getting His hands dirty.

I. God has always involved Himself in ______________ situations.

A. Gen. 1:1-2 – what is the first thing we’re told about God?

B. God, of His own initiative & choice brought good, _______, purpose, ________________, light, and life into existence.

C. Look at the history of the OT. God involved himself in the messes people made.

1. The _________ were in a hopeless situation as they lived in slavery.

2. These former slaves became a nation in the Sinai desert

a) God stayed involved until enough people of faith would allow Him to lead them into the Promised Land.

3. Read Judges lately? Another mess.

II. A look at the NT.

A. _______________ was God in the flesh – John 14:6-7.

1. God went to work in _______________ lives. Jesus got involved. Got his hands dirty.

B. Who did he target?

1. The religious people filled w/a sense of self righteousness?

2. Targeted those whose lives were in _________. People who felt their __________________.

a) He brought them forgiveness, ___________, hope, and a new existence! 2 Cor. 5:17

C. Some criticized Jesus for helping the ones who needed Him most.

1. His response: Mt. 9:12-13; Lk. 15:7, 10

D. God is a God who works with us in the __________ of our lives.

III. We should ________________ about these facts! Phil. 4:4.

A. Rejoice that God willingly gets His hands dirty!

1. __________ the good news of God with anyone whose life is in chaos.

B. God wants to use our ______________ to help others in chaos.

1. No person is too _______, or too hopeless if they respond in faith!

2. 1 Tim. 1:12-15.

C. So as disciples of Jesus, we must put on qualities like Him. Lk. 6:40

D. So what about us? Are we concerned about reaching out to others? _____________ who needs the gospel? Anyone?

Conclusion:

A. Is your life in chaos? Out of order? Is there a hopeless void?

1. ________ control the keys to your heart. Open it & let God in!



Getting Our Hands Dirty Introduction: Some may picture God as the Chief Inspector of the universe. If you’ve been in military, you are aware of the necessity of passing inspection. The officer is not there to compliment you. Perhaps we always picture God as the inspector who is never wrong.The bible reminds us that God’s work is messy work. Have you seen His presence & work obvious in lives too messy to describe? The bible also pictures God as concerned, involved, and merciful to those who seek Him. Bible says God is a God who is always getting His hands dirty. I. God has always involved Himself in ______________ situations. A. Gen. 1:1-2 – what is the first thing we’re told about God? B. God, of His own initiative & choice brought good, _______, purpose, ________________, light, and life into existence. C. Look at the history of the OT. God involved himself in the messes people made. 1. The _________ were in a hopeless situation as they lived in slavery. 2. These former slaves became a nation in the Sinai desert a) God stayed involved until enough people of faith would allow Him to lead them into the Promised Land. 3. Read Judges lately? Another mess. II. A look at the NT. A. _______________ was God in the flesh – John 14:6-7. 1. God went to work in _______________ lives. Jesus got involved. Got his hands dirty. B. Who did he target? 1. The religious people filled w/a sense of self righteousness? 2. Targeted those whose lives were in _________. People who felt their __________________. a) He brought them forgiveness, ___________, hope, and a new existence! 2 Cor. 5:17 C. Some criticized Jesus for helping the ones who needed Him most. 1. His response: Mt. 9:12-13; Lk. 15:7, 10 D. God is a God who works with us in the __________ of our lives. III. We should ________________ about these facts! Phil. 4:4. A. Rejoice that God willingly gets His hands dirty! 1. __________ the good news of God with anyone whose life is in chaos. B. God wants to use our ______________ to help others in chaos. 1. No person is too _______, or too hopeless if they respond in faith! 2. 1 Tim. 1:12-15. C. So as disciples of Jesus, we must put on qualities like Him. Lk. 6:40 D. So what about us? Are we concerned about reaching out to others? _____________ who needs the gospel? *Anyone?* Conclusion: A. Is your life in chaos? Out of order? Is there a hopeless void? 1. ________ control the keys to your heart. Open it & let God in!