Your God Is Too Small

Dr. Tracie Hines · 2024-11-11T02:21:50.822Z

WATCH SERVICE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kdbHQYxYmc NOTES: “Your God Is Too Small” August 8 and 11, 2024 Object Will Throne Worship’s Object And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. Genesis 17:7 (ESV) I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. Exodus 6:7 (ESV) And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the Lord; I have spoken. Ezekiel 34:24 (ESV) “And you shall be my people, and I will be your God.” Jeremiah 30:22 (ESV) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.” Revelation 21:3 (ESV) Those who make them become like them, so do all who trust in them. Psalm 135:18 (ESV) You become like what you worship. Your god is too small. KNOW Him Repent for wrong ideas of Him Worship Him with your life And with your stuff… Church Service Breakdown and Devotional Date: August 8 and 11, 2024 Message Title: Your God Is Too Small Scripture 1: Genesis 17:7 (ESV) Scripture Text: - Genesis 17:7 : "And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you." Meaning: This verse emphasizes the enduring promise God made to Abraham and his descendants, signifying a perpetual relationship where God commits to be their deity across generations. Scripture 2: Exodus 6:7 (ESV) Scripture Text: - Exodus 6:7 : "I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians." Meaning: God reassures the Israelites of His commitment to deliver them and His identity as their liberator, reinforcing the personal relationship He offers to His people. Scripture 3: Ezekiel 34:24 (ESV) Scripture Text: - Ezekiel 34:24 : "And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the Lord; I have spoken." Meaning: This prophecy points to a future where God promises direct rulership through His servant David, underscoring God's sovereignty and the leadership He provides. Scripture 4: Jeremiah 30:22 (ESV) Scripture Text: - Jeremiah 30:22 : "And you shall be my people, and I will be your God." Meaning: This declaration emphasizes a reciprocal relationship, where God is committed to His people and they are devoted to Him, highlighting the covenant relationship. Scripture 5: Revelation 21:3 (ESV) Scripture Text: - Revelation 21:3 : "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.'" Meaning: This vision from Revelation depicts the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people, illustrating the completion of His covenant. Scripture 6: Psalm 135:18 (ESV) Scripture Text: - Psalm 135:18 : "Those who make them become like them, so do all who trust in them." Meaning: This Psalm warns of the empty nature of idol worship, suggesting that individuals take on the characteristics of what they revere, highlighting the need for a true understanding and worship of God. Overall Meaning: The compilation of these scriptures communicates that knowing God fully and accurately is crucial. Worship is transformative, and the true God is greater than our misconceptions or limitations. Believers are encouraged to refine their understanding of God, repent from misunderstandings, and fully commit to worship through all aspects of their lives. Concept Breakdown You Become Like What You Worship Meaning The idea here is that the objects or beings you worship or revere have a profound influence on your character and behavior. When individuals dedicate themselves to something, they often adopt the values and traits associated with it. This statement serves as a caution against idolatry and encourages self-reflection on the nature of one’s worship. Your God Is Too Small Meaning This statement challenges the limitations we often impose on our understanding of God. It suggests that many people have a constrained or simplified view of God’s nature, reducing His majesty, power, and scope. The admonition is to expand one’s perception of God to fully appreciate His infinite qualities. ACTION STEPS KNOW Him Meaning This emphasizes the importance of deepening one’s relationship with God through study, prayer, and reflection. Knowing God goes beyond intellectual understanding to include personal experience and relationship, facilitating a more profound spiritual life. Repent for Wrong Ideas of

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