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Lesson #3Paul J. Bucknell
The Goodness of GodPsalm 31:19God is good
Difficulties believingKnowing God’s Goodness
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Our Relationship with God✦Purpose: Not learning things about God but more deeply
knowing and treasuring Him
✦Two significant life questions
➡“Who am I?”
➡“Why am I here?”
✦Our task - Assure this knowledge of God affects our own lives
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(1) What main lessons do we learn from the first two chapters of Genesis about God?
““It was very good”
It was very good”
““It was very good”
It was very good”
✦ Lessons from Genesis 1
God is Good
““It was good”
It was good”
““It was good”
It was good” “And God saw that it was
good” (Genesis 1:10).
“And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very
good” (Genesis 1:31).(2) How does this differ from how you think God
might otherwise introduce Himself? Why?
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✦ “O taste and see that the LORD is goodLORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” (Psalm 34:8).“For the LORD is goodLORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations” (Psalm 100:5).“Praise the LORD, for the LORD is LORD is goodgood; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely” (Psalm 135:3).
✦ “Surely God is goodGod is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart!” (Psalm 73:1).
God’s Goodness in the Psalms
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LORDLORD is good * is good * hwhy hwhy bwjbwj
Equative (equals) Yahweh=good
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Two World Views of Self
Self-esteemSelf-esteemSelf-esteemSelf-esteem
I believe in myself.
I can do or be whatever I want.
On what basis should we have
such confidence?
God-confidenceGod-confidenceGod-confidenceGod-confidenceI believe in God’s
goodness.
He has wonderfully made and equipped me to accomplish His good
purposes.On what basis should we have
such confidence?
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A Question
✦
List four things in this world that you would, if possible, improve upon. Star the most important one.
List four things in this world that you would, if possible, improve upon. Star the most important one.
The List
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Terribly Twisting Truth
“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20).
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Ungodly Persuasion
Good is not good enough.
Good is not good enough.
Good is eating that fruit (which God
forbid).
Good is eating that fruit (which God
forbid).
‘Good’ becomes something else than what God defines as good and provides.
‘Good’ becomes something else than what God defines as good and provides.
“Your eyes will be opened” (Gen 3:5)
“Your eyes will be opened” (Gen 3:5)
“You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?” (Gen 3:1)
“You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?” (Gen 3:1)
“When the woman saw that the tree was good for food...” (Genesis 3:6)
“When the woman saw that the tree was good for food...” (Genesis 3:6)
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Saying a Prayer
Are there areas that you have resented about God because you do not believe He has been good or unfair, whether to you
or to the world?
Are there areas that you have resented about God because you do not believe He has been good or unfair, whether to you
or to the world?
It is time to admit how wrong we have been and to proclaim God’s
goodness
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God is Good
“God is good.”“God is good.”
• Sickness and death.No money for medicines.No Bibles.MalariaFood is expensive.
• Disease hits their chickens.
“All the time.”
“All the time.”
“All the time.”
“All the time.”“God is good.”“God is good.”
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GOODNESS
GOODNESS
LoveKindness
Faithful
Merciful Patience“How great is Thy goodness” (Ps 31:19).
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God’s Goodness in Creation
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“How great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast stored up for those who fear Thee, which Thou hast wrought for those who take refuge in
Thee, before the sons of men!” (Psalm 31:19 NASB).
“How great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast stored up for those who fear Thee, which Thou hast wrought for those who take refuge in
Thee, before the sons of men!” (Psalm 31:19 NASB).
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Other Scriptures
Jesus is our good shepherd.
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
“I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me” (John 10:14).
God’s plans for His children.
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Different World ViewsHow should we involve ourselves in this world?
Fate
Fate
People are sick for a reason, perhaps a divine one. We must ignore them.
People are sick for a reason, perhaps a divine one. We must ignore them.I live for my own ease and comfort. I can’t be bothered with the needs of others.
I live for my own ease and comfort. I can’t be bothered with the needs of others.
SelfSelf
GodGodGod has called us to bring His goodness into this needy world. We are to love one another. I will by His grace usher in His goodness in my corner of the world.
God has called us to bring His goodness into this needy world. We are to love one another. I will by His grace usher in His goodness in my corner of the world.
Religious
Religious
I’m a bit guilty having so much. Perhaps God will be angry. I better do something.
I’m a bit guilty having so much. Perhaps God will be angry. I better do something.
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Concluding challenge
“How great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast stored up for... those who take refuge in Thee, before the sons of
men!” (Psalm 31:19 NASB).
God is good Believe it!Difficulties believing Repent!
Knowing God’s goodness Embrace
Have you ever thought of your life as a means God uses to bring His goodness into the world? Explain. [Matthew
5:16]
Have you ever thought of your life as a means God uses to bring His goodness into the world? Explain. [Matthew
5:16]
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The Goodness of God
Paul J. Bucknell
Psalm 31:19God is goodDifficulties believingKnowing God’s Goodness
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A Question
✦ Righteous leaders✦Prevent needlessly dying✦Improve people’s character✦Peace on earth - national
level✦Education everywhere✦Equality of wealth✦Racial understanding
List four things in this world that you would, if possible, improve upon. Star the most important one.
List four things in this world that you would, if possible, improve upon. Star the most important one.
The List
✦Healthy environment✦Strong families✦Make justice just