People (made in the image of God)?
- Genesis 1:27; 5:1-3
- Genesis 9:6
- James 3:9
- In a sense, all people are people of God because He created us all. But God is looking for more than that!
… who descended from Abraham?
- Genesis 12:1-3
- Exodus 19:5-6 – Among all the people, Israel would be His special nation. Through them, Jesus would come into the world.
- Galatians 3:16
- Matthew 3:9
… who knew what God says?
- Luke 10:25-28 – Obedience is required!
- Romans 2:17-21 – Jews knew the law, but were they obeying it?
… who participate in acts of worship?
- Isaiah 1:10-17
- Isaiah 29:13-14
- Hosea 6:6
- True worship is good, but many worship in vain.
… who avoid sin?
- Matthew 25:24-30
- Luke 10:30-32 – The priest and Levite failed to love their neighbor when they had opportunity.
- I Thessalonians 5:22; 4:1
- Ephesians 5:15
Those who truly love God!
More than simply being humans, God’s people are those who conform to His spiritual image.
Regardless of lineage, God’s people are spiritual Jews.
Deeper than external actions, God’s people are those who love Him and thus obey.
If I want to be one of the people of God, I need to give my heart and life completely to Him.