TEXT: PSALM 86
I. We experience His love by seeking Him (vv. 1-6, 8-11)
- Seeking Him in prayer (vv. 1-4)
- Seeking Him in relationship with Him (v. 2)
- Seeking Him in faith believing Him (vv. 2, 5)
- Seeking Him in His forgiveness (v. 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)
- He confesses that he is helpless (v. 1)
- He confesses that he is in trouble (v. 7)
- He confesses that he is under attack (v. 14)
- He confesses that he is in need of help (v. 16)
- 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)
- He offers it because He is good (v. 5)
- He offers it because He is merciful (vv. 5, 13)
- He offers it because He alone is God (vv. 8-11)
- He offers it so we can bring Him glory (v. 12)
IV. We experience His love because He is love (vv. 15-17)
- God is full of compassion because He is love (v. 15)
- God is gracious because God is love (v. 15)
- God is longsuffering because God is love (v. 15)
- God is plenteous in mercy because God is love (vv. 15-16)
- God is truthful because God is love (v. 15; Exodus 20:16; Matthew 19:18-19; Matthew 22:36-40)
- 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 ________________