God of Excess

II Corinthians 9:6-15

Pew Bible Pg. 942

I. God is extreme in His Grace. vs. 8, 14-15

A. His grace is needed in our lives. Eph. 2:7-8, Titus 2:11

B. Grace should be given to others in response.

II. God is extreme in His Generosity. vs. 8-10, 12, 15

A. God does not operate from scarcity. Rom. 8:32

B. Trust in Him produces giving in us.

III. God is extreme in His Glory. vs. 13, 15

A. God's ultimate excess was the Incarnation.

B. Our proper response is confession and thanksgiving. vs. 12-13

Have I taken the time to really reflect on the reality of God's gracious gift?

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Do I see God in His excess or have I limited Him because of my expectation?

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Am I sharing the inexpressible gift with others?

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