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The People of God

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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.
            • Romans 8:29
            • Colossians 3:9-11
            • Ephesians 4:22
              • Regardless of lineage, God’s people are spiritual Jews.
              • Galatians 3:7-9
                • Deeper than external actions, God’s people are those who love Him and thus obey.
                • Deuteronomy 10:12-20

                  • If I want to be one of the people of God, I need to give my heart and life completely to Him.

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