PM: “GOD’S LOVE IS STEADFAST”

TEXT: PSALM 86

I. We experience His love by seeking Him (vv. 1-6, 8-11)

  1. Seeking Him in prayer (vv. 1-4)
  2. Seeking Him in relationship with Him (v. 2)
  3. Seeking Him in faith believing Him (vv. 2, 5)
  4. Seeking Him in His forgiveness (v. 5)
  5. Seeking Him in His Word (vv. 8-11; Romans 10:17)

II. We experience His love by confessing our need (vv. 1, 7, 14, 16-17)

  1. He confesses that he is helpless (v. 1)
  2. He confesses that he is in trouble (v. 7)
  3. He confesses that he is under attack (v. 14)
  4. He confesses that he is in need of help (v. 16)
  5. He confesses that he is hated by others (v. 17)

III. We experience His love because He offers it (v. 5, 8-11, 12-13)

  1. He offers it because He is good (v. 5)
  2. He offers it because He is merciful (vv. 5, 13)
  3. He offers it because He alone is God (vv. 8-11)
  4. He offers it so we can bring Him glory (v. 12)

IV. We experience His love because He is love (vv. 15-17)

  1. God is full of compassion because He is love (v. 15)
  2. God is gracious because God is love (v. 15)
  3. God is longsuffering because God is love (v. 15)
  4. God is plenteous in mercy because God is love (vv. 15-16)
  5. God is truthful because God is love (v. 15; Exodus 20:16; Matthew 19:18-19; Matthew 22:36-40)
  6. God is helpful to us because God is love (v. 17)
  • Action Points:
    • In order to seek God in my life more, I will ___________________________
    • In order to experience God’s love in my life more, I need to confess ________________