Malachi 1:2
God's love for us is unfathomable and manifested in many ways, but we often question it when we face challenges.
Chuck Smith emphasizes God's profound love for humanity as expressed in Malachi 1:2, illustrating that God's love is unfathomable and manifested through our calling, salvation, and future reign. He addresses the common question of God's love during times of trial and suffering, urging believers to recognize the depth of God's provision and care even amidst challenges. Smith encourages the congregation to reflect on whether they are asking the right questions about God's love in their lives.
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I. "I HAVE LOVED YOU, SAITH THE LORD."
A. "For God so loved the world He gave..."
1. God's love unfathomable. Rom. 8: 35.
2. Unsearchable riches of love. Eph. 3:17.
B. His love manifested by:
1. Our calling.
a. Why should God allow you to hear?
2. Our salvation.
a. Provision made for our sins.
3. Our present position.
a. Sons of God.
4. Our future reign.
a. Preserving our needs etc.
5. Preserving of our lives.
a. Supplying our needs etc.
II. WHEREIN HAST THOU LOVED US?
A. Love questioned.
1. When trials oppress us sorely.
a. Financial problems.
b. Physical sufferings.
2. When we see prosperity of ungodly.
3. Under extreme pressure from Satan.
III. HAVE WE THE RIGHT QUESTION?
Sermon Outline
- God's Love for Us points: - God's love is unfathomable - God's love is manifested in our calling, salvation, present position, future reign, and preservation of our lives
- Our Response to God's Love points: - We question God's love when we face trials, see the prosperity of the ungodly, or face pressure from Satan
- Reevaluating Our Question points: null
Key Quotes
“For God so loved the world He gave...” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We should respond to God's love by surrendering to Him and trusting in His goodness.
- We should not question God's love when we face challenges, but rather seek to learn from them and grow in our faith.
- God's love for us is not limited to our present circumstances, but is a promise for our future reign and preservation.