Abundance: Is Forgiveness Scarce or Abundant? 

Pastor Kent Landhuis 

THEME - We will not thrive with a scarcity mindset. 

TEXT - Genesis 3:1-13

1. Doubt - Did God really say?

* Genesis 3:1

* Psalm 27:1

2. Disguise - They realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings.

* Genesis 3:2-8

* Hebrews 4:13

3. Denial - She gave me the fruit.

* Genesis 3:9-13

* Romans 8:1

NEXT STEPS: 

1. Celebrate that God has forgiven you.

2. Extend forgiveness to someone who needs it - and don’t hold back.

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ABUNDANT LOVE: A Year of Living with Open Hands

Week 4: God is Love.

REFLECTION

God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love. God calls us to live in His lavish love and then to share that lavish love with others. This kind of love is lived out with generosity that cannot be overlooked. When we know how much God loved us, we cannot help but love others.

READINGS

Day 1. Exodus 34:5-7

Day 2. 1 Corinthians 13.

Day 3. John 13:31-35

Day 4. 1 John 4:7-21

Day 5. 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

MEDITATION

Do my actions match what I say about love?

PRAYER

Loving Father, thank you for being slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Your patience with me is amazing. Show me how to show love to those around me.