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"The God We Take for Granted"

  1. Opening Statement: The Problem in Our World
  • The world’s issues are not due to God, who is faithful from generation to generation.
  • The true problem lies in the hearts of evil men who take God for granted.
  • Scripture Foundation: Psalms 78:5-8 – God’s commands for generational faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience.
  1. God's Faithfulness vs. Human Forgetfulness
  • Psalm 78 Context: Despite God’s kindness and miracles, Israel repeatedly took God for granted.
  • With every gift from God comes responsibility.
  • Reference: 2 Timothy 3:5 – Warning against having a form of godliness but denying its power.
  • Modern Parallels: Empty acknowledgments of God and the push to remove His name from public life.
  1. The Idol of "Science" in Place of God
  • Historical Example: Science once sought truth (Isaac Newton’s law of gravity).
  • Current Misuse: Science is often manipulated, promoting beliefs that deny God’s created order.
  • Choice: Trust in God or bow to societal pressures (e.g., “Trust the science” replacing “In God we trust”).
  1. A Plea for Faith in God
  • Encouragement to put trust in El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One.
  • Worship God in holiness and praise His greatness.
  • Scriptural Basis: God has overcome the world (John 16:33).
  1. God's Miracles for Israel and Human Ingratitude
  • Psalm 78 Miracles: Deliverance from Egypt, parting the Red Sea, provision of manna and water.
  • Reflection: How dare we take such a good God for granted?
  • Question for Self-Examination: Are we any different from the Israelites in our ingratitude?
  1. Christ's Sacrifice and Our Freedom
  • Just as God freed Israel from Egypt, Christ freed us from sin.
  • Spiritual Gifts: Forgiveness, freedom from fear, poverty, sickness, and sorrow.
  • Challenge: Have we used our freedom to honor God, or have we taken it for granted?
  1. Warning Against Testing God’s Patience
  • Psalm 78:18 – They tested God, asking for “the food of their fancy.”
  • Significance: Rejection of God’s provision in favor of worldly desires.
  • Application Today: Are we pursuing God’s will or our own?
  1. The Wrath of God in Disobedience
  • Deuteronomy 28: Blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience.
  • Current Issues: Lawlessness, economic instability, droughts, and international challenges.
  • When we take God for granted, we bring consequences upon ourselves.
  1. It’s Not Worth It: Consequences of Disobedience
  • Living without God’s blessings results in loss of joy, peace, and protection.
  • Choice: Life and blessings or death and curses (Deuteronomy 30:19).
  1. A Call to Fulfill Our Responsibility
  • Psalm 78:5-6 – Generational teaching and the importance of telling future generations.
  • Personal responsibility to uphold and pass down God’s truth.
  • Revelation 12:11: The power of testimony in overcoming the world.
  1. Work Required to Uphold Responsibility
  • Living in obedience to God’s word requires effort and intentionality.
  • The question: Will we stand for God or yield to the pressures of this world?
  • Outcome: Freedom and blessing or bondage and curse.
  1. Joshua’s Example of Faithfulness
  • Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
  • Joshua’s testimony of God’s miracles and faithfulness.
  • The choice to serve God should stem from gratitude for His past blessings.
  1. Remembering and Thanking God’s Goodness
  • In light of God’s faithfulness:
    • Thank Him for health, family, provision, and guidance.
    • Thank Him for freedom in Christ and the truth of His word.
    • Call to Action: Do not take God for granted but live in continuous gratitude.