The Four Pictures of God

Mark 8:27-29 (NIV)

27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”

28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”

29 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”

The Four Pictures of God

1. A locked Gate.  

Myth: God can't be reached.

Acts 17:27 (MSG) God  doesn’t play hide-and-seek with us. He’s not remote; he’s near. 

2. A pile of luggage.  

Myth: God doesn't want me.

Romans 5:8 (NLT)

8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

3. An endless ladder.  

Myth: God requires a lot from me. 

John 6:28-29  (NLT)

28 They replied, “We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?”

29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”

4.  A free gift.  This is the true picture of God.

Ephesians 2:8-9  (NLT)

8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

Romans 6:23 (NLT)

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Just ask Him. Jesus will you be the center of my life?  I give it all to you.

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands