The basic, root structure of our relationship with God
- Leviticus 26:12
- Genesis 17:7-9 – This relationship was part of the covenant with Abraham.
- Leviticus 20:26; 26:12 – God’s desire for a relationship with His people
- Jeremiah 24:7; 31:33 – what God continues to want from His people
- Revelation 21:3 – In the end, God ultimately desires the same relationship as in the beginning.
Relationship
- It takes two. Each participant has roles and responsibilities.
- God’s part: I will be their God.
- Our part: They shall be my people.
God’s promises
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God has always honored His responsibilities.
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Genesis 2 – Adam and Eve
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God has always honored His responsibilities by providing instruction on how to gain the provisions He promised.
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Genesis 6
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God tells us how to maintain our relationships with Him.
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I Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 33:27 – God is eternal and unchanging.
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God has always honored His responsibilities by giving His very best.
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God made the ultimate sacrifice for us when He gave His only begotten Son to die for us.
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But do we honor our responsibility of “being His people?”
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John 14:15 – Abide in His love.
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Matthew 22:36-37 – the greatest commandment
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Romans 8:14 – We are the sons of God.
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We must love God’s instruction, the truth of His Word.
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Truth sets us free. John 8:32
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Malachi 2:8 – Do not depart from the truth of God’s message.
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We must give God our best!
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God expects our best. Malachi 1:7-8, 12-13
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We must give the sacrifice of worship, praise, ourselves (Hebrews 13:15-16), and in our very living (Romans 12:1-2).
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We cannot expect to receive God’s blessings if we are not participating in the relationship.
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We must give our best by teaching our children to love and serve God. Deuteronomy 6:4-12
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“I will be their God and they will be my people.”
- God is always the same. His expectations have never changed.