God is a happy God.
Big Idea:
“Sound doctrine (is) in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed [happy] God.”
~1 Tim. 1:10-11
God is a happy God
“Sound doctrine (is) in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed [happy] God.”
~1 Tim. 1:10-11
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”
~John 15:11
God is a happy God
1) God’s delight within the Trinity
2) God’s delight in his people
3) The kind of person who brings God delight
Our Plan:
1) God’s Delight Within the Trinity
a. God has no deficiencies which need to be satisfied
b. God is the universe’s most valuable treasure
c. God is not an idolator
1) God’s Delight Within the Trinity
“16 When Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;
17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” ~Matthew 3:16-17
1) God’s Delight Within the Trinity
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.” ~Isaiah 42:1
1) God’s Delight Within the Trinity
“(Jesus) is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” ~Hebrews 1:3
1) God’s Delight Within the Trinity
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” ~Psalm 23:5
1) God’s Delight Within the Trinity
“Whether we are at home or away, we make it our goal to please Him.” ~2 Corinthians 5:9
2) God’s Delight With His People
3) Three Strategies to Bring God Joy
1) Pursue blamelessness
“Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but
those of blameless ways are his delight.” ~Proverbs 11:20
3) Three Strategies to Bring God Joy
1) Pursue blamelessness
“Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but
those of blameless ways are his delight.” ~Proverbs 11:20
2) Pray
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but
the prayer of the upright pleases him.” ~Proverbs 15:8
3) Three Strategies to Bring God Joy
1) Pursue blamelessness
“Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but
those of blameless ways are his delight.” ~Proverbs 11:20
2) Pray
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but
the prayer of the upright pleases him.” ~Proverbs 15:8
3) Pursue humility
“The Lord detests the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will
not go unpunished.” ~Proverbs 16:5
3) Three Strategies to Bring God Joy