BIBLE STUDY: HELPS YOU LEARN HOW GOD'S LOVE IS PATIENT AND KIND TOWARD YOU

                                   LOVE IS PATIENT. LOVE IS KIND.

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 “…Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, It is not easily angered, It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, Love never fails…” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV).

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SCRIPTURES: “…God is LOVE…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “…God is [PATIENT AND KIND]… LOVE…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “…LOVE IS PATIENT…LOVE IS KIND….” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV).

PURPOSE OR GOAL OF LESSON: TO LEARN AND RECOGNIZE THE PATIENT AND KIND LOVE GOD HAS TOWARD YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY.

APPLICATION OF LESSON: TO RECOGNIZE GOD’S PATIENCE AND KIND BEHAVIOR TOWARD YOU AND BEGIN TO APPLY IT TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

TOPIC DISCUSSION: RECOGNIZING THE PATIENT AND KIND LOVE OF GOD AS THE STANDARD FOR BECOMING LOVINGLY PATIENCE AND KIND TOWARD YOURSELF AND OTHERS.  God proves his patience love when he WAITED in the days of Noah. “… The patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water…” (1 Peter 3:20 NASB). “Which sometime were disobedient…the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah…” (1 Peter 1:20 KJV). “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” (Romans 2:4 KJV). What was God waiting on during the days of Noah? “… the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation…”(2 Peter 3:15 KJV). God made an appeal to mankind through Noah, who preached to them for 120 years, while building the ark, but they refused to listen. “…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). In the days of Noah the wickedness of people was extremely rampant and GREAT. God destroyed the old world in a flood because of ongoing wickedness. God saw the continual depravity of mankind’s heart and behaviors, but he patiently waited (Genesis 6:6). God saw every imagination of the thoughts of mankind’s heart and he clearly saw it was continually evil (Genesis 6:6). If you belong to him and gave your life to him, but continue to be unfaithful; God is being longsuffering towards you. “The Lord is… longsuffering to us-ward…”(2 Peter 3:9 KJV). God sees the“…hidden man of the heart…” (1 Peter 3:4 KJV).  God knows the heart is deceitful “… above all things and desperately wicked…who can know it [except God?]” (Jeremiah 17:9 KJV). “…Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders…” (Matthew 15:19 NASB). God does not desire for you to perish as a result of a lifestyle of sin and depravity, that is WHY he GAVE his ONLY begotten Son. ^“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son...” (1 John 4:10 KJV).  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). God’s PATIENT LOVE, through his indwelling Holy Spirit, works “IN” you so that you can participant in his holiness. “…God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).  “…that [you] might be partakers (participants) of his holiness….” (Hebrews 12:10 KJV). “…Now may the God of peace, … that great Shepherd of the sheep …may he work in …[you]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). In addition, “…God is … kind ... He is …kind to you if you continue to trust in (depend upon) his kindness. But if you stop trusting (depending upon him), you …will be cut off…” (Romans 11:22 NLT). “… You (God) have shown such great kindness…” (Genesis 19:19 KJV). “… Thou art a God ready to pardon (forgive ALL your sins), gracious (full of Grace, the ULTIMATE kindness) and merciful (won’t give you the punishment you deserve), slow to anger (takes a LOT to get him mad), and of great kindness (GRACE)…” (Nehemiah 9:1 7 KJV). “… Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness…” (Psalms 31:21 KJV). “… For his merciful kindness is great toward us…” (Psalms 117:2 KJV). “… The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness…” (Psalms 145:17 NLT). “… with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer…” (Isaiah 54:8 KJV). “… my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee…” (Isaiah 54:10 KJV). God’s HOLY KINDNESS, is gracious (always undeserved), merciful (always unmerited), great, marvelous, everlasting, rich, and readily extended toward those God LOVES. He NEVER changes. “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s kindness … it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). God’s HOLY KINDNESS is expressed through his benevolence (compassionate goodness) toward his loves ones. “… [So when] Moses said, “Now show me your GLORY.” …The Lord said, “I will cause all my GOODNESS to pass in front of you…” (Exodus 33:16-23 NIV). “…for the lord is GOOD (an expression of heartfelt kindness)…” (Psalm 100:5 KJV). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV). “…Oh how great is thy GOODNESS…” (Psalm 31:19 KJV). “…for he is GOOD…” (Psalm 107:1 KJV). “..The lord is GOOD…” (Nahum 1:7 KJV). “…GOOD and upright is the Lord…” (Psalm 25:8 KJV). “…For thou, Lord, is GOOD…” (Psalm 86:5 KJV). “……the riches of his GOODNESS….” (Romans  2:4 KJV).“…Surely GOODNESS and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” (Psalms 23 KJV). “…God’s GRACE (an action of goodness)—his undeserved kindness in choosing them…” (Romans 11:5 KJV). “God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation…” (2 Thessalonians 2:13 NASB). "…You did not choose me but I chose you….” (John 15:16 ASV).  “…he FIRST loved us…” (1 John 4:19 ASV). “… since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “… He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins…” (Ephesians 1:7 NLT). “…BY GRACE have ye been saved THROUGH FAITH…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV).  “…There is SALVATION IN NO ONE ELSE…” (Acts 4:12a NLT). “… In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus…” (1 Peter 5:10 NLT). “…The GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ ….” (Romans 6:23 KJV).  “…Jesus said… I am the LIFE (eternal life)…..” (John 11:25 KJV). "…Then they will go away … the righteous to eternal life…" (Matthew 25:46 NIV).  "… The righteous [will inherit] eternal life…" (Matthew 25:46 NIV).  “…[Jesus Christ]… became author of eternal salvation…” (Hebrew 5:7-8-9 KJV). “…He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding…” (Ephesians 1:8 NLT). “… In the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus…” (Ephesians 2:7 KJV). “…BY GRACE (ULTIMATE, undeserved kindness) … [you are] …saved …” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…We … [depend upon]… the GRACE  (the ULTIMATE kindness) of the Lord Jesus Christ [and]… we shall be SAVED…” (Acts 15:11 KJV).

LOVE IS PATIENT

1.      Why was God called the God of Patience during the days of Noah?”  he waited patiently for the people to turn from their wicked ways.“… The patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water…” (1 Peter 3:20 NASB). “Which sometime were disobedient…the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah…” (1 Peter 1:20 KJV). Why was God waiting so PATIENTLY for the wicked people? He wanted to “SAVE” them from the coming destruction. “… the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation…”(2 Peter 3:15 KJV). Often we think God takes TOO LONG, but why was God willing to be so PATIENT with such wicked people? Giving them an opportunity, through his goodness, to choose to repent. Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” (Romans 2:4 KJV). If a LOVED ONE, whether spouse, child, parent, or other, was a wicked person in a certain area and their wicked behavior got so bad you had to part company with them. Yet their wickedness kept going on and on. Would you move on and give up on them or would you continue to HOPE in their eventual salvation? Why or Why not? DISCUSS.

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2.      Does the God of Patience appeal to man to REPENT? YES. What is the problem with wicked people? They don’t listen to god’s appeals. “…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “…the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT). Does the God of Patience want the wicked to perish? NO, he does not. God “….is longsuffering to us-ward, NOT WILLING that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). “… the longsuffering of our Lord IS SALVATION…”(2 Peter 3:15 KJV). What does the God of Patience know will happen to the wicked if they do not listen to him? THAT THEY WILL SURELY PERISH. “…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV). “The Lord is… longsuffering to us-ward…”(2 Peter 3:9 KJV).

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3.      What had the God of Patience SAID was going to HAPPEN? That he was going to FLOOD the earth. “…So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people … …. I am GOING TO bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. …” (Genesis 6:9-22 NIV). What happen to the people in Genesis who did NOT listen to God or benefit from his PATIENT LOVE? They were wiped away with the flood. “…The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them… I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made…” (Genesis 6:5-6, 7:6 NIV). Did the God of Patience want the people, in the days of Noah, to perish? NO. God “….is … NOT WILLING that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV).

4.      “… If my people, which are called by my name, shall … turn from their wicked ways…I WILL HEAL….” (2  CHRONICLES 7:14 NASB)..  “… Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds…” (Jeremiah 25:5 NASB). “… The LORD warned Israel (HIS PEOPLE) … through all His prophets and every seer, saying, "Turn from your evil ways..." (2 Kings 17:13 NASB).“… Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Cease to do evil…” (Isaiah 1:16 NASB).“… Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon … “(Isaiah 55:7 NASB).

5.         In the Old Testament, God’s people TURNED away from God through abandonment. “…They ABANDONED ME and did not obey my word….” (JEREMIAH 16:11 NLT). “…They ABANDONED the Lord… they turned their backs on him….” (2 Chronicles 29:6 NLT). “… my people have ABANDONED MY INSTRUCTIONS; they have refused to obey what I said….” (JEREMIAH 9:13 NLT). How long did the God of Patience appeal to the wicked in the days of Noah? 120 years. “…My spirit shall not always strive with man …his days shall be an hundred and twenty years…” (Genesis 6:3 KJV). ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.      What do the wicked think, about the God of patience appeals, when what he says doesn’t happen right away? They think they are getting away with their wickedness. “…Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily (God’s PATIENCE) …the HEART of the sons of men is fully set in them [unrepentant]… to do evil….” (Ecclesiastes 8:11 KJV). What does the God of Patience SAY will happen to the wicked? THEY WILL BE CONDEMNED.  “.... evildoers shall be CUT OFF…" (Psalm 37:1-11 KJV). “…He that believeth on him is not condemned: but HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY, because HE HATH NOT BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God…” (John 3:18-20 KJV). Is the CHOICE to be condemned the God of Patience’s or the wicked? IT IS THE CHOICE OF THE WICKED. “…Your wickedness will bring its own punishment…” (JEREMIAH 2:19 NLT). “…The wicked, THROUGH THE PRIDE of his countenance, WILL NOT SEEK AFTER GOD: God is not in all his thoughts…” (Psalms 10:4 KJV). NASB). “… I have set before you LIFE and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose LIFE…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).

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7.      Is the God of Patience more concerned with your DEEDS or the condition of your HEART? your heart. god sees the“…hidden man of the heart…” (1 Peter 3:4 KJV). “...God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at THE HEART…”(1 Samuel 16:7 NASB). “…[The heart is deceitful]…. above all things and desperately wicked…who can know it [except God?]” (Jeremiah 17:9 KJV). “…Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders…” (Matthew 15:19 NASB). What does the God of Patience desire for you? TO BE HOLY. “…that [you] might be partakers (participants) of his holiness….” (Hebrews 12:10 KJV).Will the God of Patience HELP you to become HOLY? Yes. Explain. God’s holy spirit WORKS in you to EMPOWER you to become HOLY.  “…God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).  “…Now may the God of peace, … that great Shepherd of the sheep …may he work in …[you]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV).

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8.      How does the God of Patience HELP your HEART condition? God gives you a new and clean heart.  “…Have mercy upon me, O God …and CLEANSE ME FROM “MY SIN” …” (Psalms 51:1-4 KJV). “….God, which knoweth the hearts…” has to “Create in [you]… a clean heart…” like King David (Psalms 51:10 KJV). God has to, “…GIVE you a new heart, and …put a new spirit in you. [He]…will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, ALL THINGS are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… [Therefore]… we all … are changed into the same image [of Christ] from glory to glory …” (2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). In order for the God of Patience to begin HELPING your HEART condition; what do you need to do? REPENT or turn to god. God “….is longsuffering to us-ward, NOT WILLING that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). “…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV). “…When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE…” (Acts 11:18 KJV). “…Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, REPENTANCE TOWARD GOD, and FAITH TOWARD our Lord Jesus Christ. …” (Acts 20:21 KJV).

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9.      Why don’t God’s OWN people REPENT and turn to their God of Patience? they refuse to listen to him.  “…my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). What happened in the Old Testament when the people REFUSED to REPENT? THEY PERISHED.“…The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them… I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made…” (Genesis 6:5-6, 7:6 NIV). What will happen TODAY, according to the New Testament if people REFUSE to REPENT of their SINS? THEY WILL ALSO PERISH. “…But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death…” (Revelation 21:8 KJV). “… Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels…” (Matthew 25:41 KJV). “…And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal…” (Matthew 25:46 KJV). “…For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord…” (Romans 6:23 KJV). “…And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire…” (Revelation 20:15 KJV). “… they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation…” (John 5:29 KJV).

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10.  What did the God of Patience do for you to PREVENT you from PERISHING? He sent his son.  “…God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, SHOULD NOT PERISH, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 KJV). “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” (Romans 2:4 KJV)."…Therefore REPENT AND RETURN, “SO” that your sins may be wiped away…” (Acts 3:19 NASB). “….[God is]…not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). “…Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me…” (John 14:6 KJV).

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11.  Why is God called the God of Patience? BECAUSE HE PATIENTLY WAITS FOR NON-BELIEVERS AND HIS OWN PEOPLE TO COME TO HIM.  “YOU WILL not come…” (John 5:40 KJV). “… The Lord must wait for YOU to come to him so he can show you his love …For the Lord is a faithful God…” (Isaiah 30:18 NLT). Who is the “YOU” in this verse?  “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). Why does God WAIT? HE DOES WANT “YOU” TO PERISH. God “….is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). “…The Lord, The Lord God, [IS] merciful and gracious, longsuffering (PATIENCE), and abundant in goodness and truth…” (Exodus 34:6 KJV). “The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy…” (Number 14:18 KJV). “The Lord is not slack …but is longsuffering to us-ward…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV).

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12.  Does God WAIT for his OWN people who have actually ABANDONED him? YES, HE EVEN WAITS FOR THEM.  “…They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “… [YOU]… FORGOT all about ME,” says the Lord…” (Hosea 2:13 NLT). “… when you had eaten and were satisfied, you became proud and FORGOT ME….” (Hosea 13:6 NLT). “…Does a young woman forget her jewelry, or a bride her wedding dress? Yet for years on end my people have FORGOTten ME…” (Jeremiah 2:32 NLT).“…They ABANDONED ME and did not obey my word….” (JEREMIAH 16:11 NLT). “…They ABANDONED the Lord… they turned their backs on him….” (2 Chronicles 29:6 NLT).“…The Lord replies, “This has happened because my people have ABANDONED MY INSTRUCTIONS; they have refused to obey what I said….” (JEREMIAH 9:13 NLT).

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What is the danger of God’s OWN people ABANDONING him? IT IS  IMPOSSIBLE TO BRING THEM BACK TO REPENTANCE. “…It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace…” (Hebrews 6:4-6 NIV). Is it IMPOSSIBLE for the God of Patience to bring them back to repentance? NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD. “…the things which are impossible with men are … POSSIBLE … [WITH GOD] …” (Luke 18:27 KJV).   “…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

What can the God of Patience do if they CHOOSE to repent BEFORE it’s TOO LATE? HEAL THEIR APOSTASY, SHOW THEM MERCY. SHOW THEM LOVE. SHOW THEM HIS GOODNESS AND KINDNESS THROUGH HIS GRACE. “…I WILL heal their apostasy, I will love them freely, For My anger has turned away from them.…” (Hosea 14:4 KJV). His “…Mercy triumphs over judgement.” (James 2:13 NASB). His “…love covereth a multitude of sins…” (Proverbs 10:12, 1 Peter 4:8 ASV). “…Great is his love toward us …Praise the LORD” (Psalms 117:2 KJV). “…love …keeps NO RECORD of wrongs. …” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV). “…Where sin increased, [My]...grace abounded all the more…” (Romans 5:20 NASB). God’s “…grace is sufficient for you…” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NASB).  “…the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD” (Psalms 117:2 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is the same … forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). ).“…he remains faithful…” (2 Timothy 2:13 NLT). “…If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to FORGIVE us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness…” (1 John 1:9 KJV). “…For I will … remember their sins NO MORE…" (Hebrews 8:12 NIV).  “…The lord is GOOD…” (Psalm 100:5 KJV). “…Oh how great is thy GOODNESS… (Psalm 31:19 KJV). GOD’S LOVE IS KIND!“The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth…” (Exodus 34:5-6 NASB). “… [It is]… through God’s kindness … not by [your]… good works. … God’s GRACE … is—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:5 NLT).“… You (God) have shown such great kindness…” (Genesis 19:19 KJV).

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LOVE IS KIND

13.  If you have done abominable SINS and committed UNSPEAKABLE offenses against the God of Kindness, how will he RESPOND?  “… Thou art a God ready to pardon (forgive ALL your sins), gracious (full of Grace) and merciful (won’t give you the punishment your deserve), slow to anger (takes a LOT to get him mad), and of great kindness…” (Nehemiah 9:1 7 KJV). “… Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness…” (Psalms 31:21 KJV). “… For his merciful kindness is great toward us…” (Psalms 117:2 KJV). “… The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness…” (Psalms 145:17 NLT). “… with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer…” (Isaiah 54:8 KJV). “… my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee…” (Isaiah 54:10 KJV). Will the God of Kindness ever change his attitude toward you? NO, HE “NEVER” CHANGES! “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). Do you ever have to EARN, BEG, GRAVEL, or WORK for God’s KINDNESS? NO, IT IS FREE. IT IS AN ACT OF HIS GRACE.“… since it is through God’s kindness … it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT).

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14.  Why is he the God of Kindness ?  because he is a good god “… [So when] Moses said, “Now show me your GLORY.” …The Lord said, “I will cause all my GOODNESS to pass in front of you…” (Exodus 33:16-23 NIV). “…for the lord is GOOD (an expression of kindness)…” (Psalm 100:5 KJV). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV). “…Oh how great is thy GOODNESS…” (Psalm 31:19 KJV). “…for he is GOOD…” (Psalm 107:1 KJV). “..The lord is GOOD…” (Nahum 1:7 KJV). “…GOOD and upright is the Lord…” (Psalm 25:8 KJV). “…For thou, Lord, is GOOD…” (Psalm 86:5 KJV). “……the riches of his GOODNESS….” (Romans  2:4 KJV).“…Surely GOODNESS and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” (Psalms 23 KJV). According to the following scriptures how has the God of Kindness showN GOODNESS to you? HE CHOSE ME. HE CHOSE ME FOR SALVATION. HE LOVED ME FIRST. HE EXTENDED GRACE TO ME BY FORGIVING MY SINS AND PURCHASING MY FREEDOM FROM SIN THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. "…You did not choose me but I chose you….” (John 15:16 ASV).   “…God’s grace (an action of goodness)—his undeserved kindness in choosing them…” (Romans 11:5 KJV). “… God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation…” (2 Thessalonians 2:13 NASB). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV). “…he FIRST loved us…” (1 John 4:19 ASV). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV). “… since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV). “… He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins…” (Ephesians 1:7 NLT). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV).  “…BY GRACE have ye been saved THROUGH FAITH…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “Thou are GOOD and doest GOOD…” (Psalm 119:68 KJV).   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

15.  The God of Kindness  desires for you to SHARE what with him forever? Eternal glory. “… In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus…” (1 Peter 5:10 NLT). “…The GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ ….” (Romans 6:23 KJV).  “…Jesus said… I am the LIFE…..” (John 11:25 KJV). "…Then they will go away … the righteous to eternal life…" (Matthew 25:46 NIV).  "… The righteous [will inherit] eternal life…" (Matthew 25:46 NIV).  “…[Jesus Christ]… became author of eternal salvation…” (Hebrew 5:7-8-9 KJV). How does the God of Kindness make this possible for someone unworthy and undeserving me? BY THE RICHNESS OF HIS GRACE (THE UNDESERVED FAVOR OF HIS KINDNESS). “… In the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus…” (Ephesians 2:7 KJV). “…BY GRACE … [you are] …saved …” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…We … [depend upon]… the GRACE of the Lord Jesus Christ [and]… we shall be SAVED…” (Acts 15:11 KJV).

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16.  Not only does the God of Kindness want to share eternal glory with you, but he also wants do to what for your life RIGHT NOW? HE WANTS TO RESTORE COMPLETE WHOLENESS TO YOU AND PROSPERITY AS WELL. BY HIS GRACE YOU ARE ALREADY RESTORED; YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE! “… The Lord their God will visit his people in kindness and restore their prosperity again…” (Zephaniah 2:7 NLT). God is a “…restorer of thy life…” (Ruth 4:15 KJV). “… The God of peace Himself SANCTIFY (restore) you ENTIRELY…” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NASB). “… since it is through God’s kindness  (GOODNESSES)… it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV).

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17.  Not only does the God of Kindness  want to restore you to wholesomeness and prosperity, but what kind of FATHER “IS” he toward you? HE IS TENDER, LOVING, CARING, AND COMPASSIONATE. “… The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate …” (Psalms 103:13 NLT). “… I led Israel (MY CHILDREN) along with my ropes of kindness and love…” (Hosea 11:4 NLT). “…Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble…” (Psalms 138:6 NLT). “… I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you…” (Hosea 14:8 NLT). “… if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith (dependency upon him)?” (Matthew 6:30 NLT). “…The Lord cares about our bodies…” (1 Corinthians 6:13 NLT). “… No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church (the body of Christ)…” (Ephesians 5:29 NLT). “… Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you…” (1 Peter 5:7 NLT).  “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s kindness (tender love)… it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT).). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

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18.  Not only is the God of Kindness a tender, loving, caring, and compassionate FATHER, but will he always do if you ask him? Help you. “…Blessed are those who wait for his help…” (Isaiah 30:18 NLT). “…The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him (depend upon him) with all my heart. He helps me…” (Psalms 28:7 NLT). “…The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him…” (Psalms 37:40 NLT). “…The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads…” (Psalms 145:14 NLT). “…The Lord who made you and helps you says: Do not be afraid …my servant …my chosen one…” (Isaiah 44:2 NLT). “… The Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame…” (Isaiah 50:7 NLT).  “… The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness…” (Romans 8:26 NLT). “…I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance…” (Philippians 1:19 NLT). “…You are my helper and my savior…” (Psalms 40:17 NLT). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s kindness  (HIS HELP)… it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

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19.  Not only does the God of Kindness, our FATHER help us, but what does he demonstrate while he helps us? Sympathy and compassion. “… The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness…” (Exodus 34:6 NLT). “… I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose…” (Exodus 33:19 NLT). “… The Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet…” (2 Kings 13:23 KJV). “…The Lord, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people…” (2 Chronicles 36:15 NLT). “…he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not…” (Psalms 78:38 KJV).  “… Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth…” (Psalms 86:15 KJV). “…The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love…” (Psalms 103:8 NLT). “… The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him…” (Psalms 103:13 NLT). “… He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion…” (Psalms 111:4 KJV). “… Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous…” (Psalms 112:4 KJV). “… the Lord will give justice to his people and have compassion on his servants…” (Psalms 135:14 NLT). “…The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation…” (Psalms 145:9 NLT). “… The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help…” (Isaiah 30:18 NLT). “… The Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering…” (Isaiah 49:13 NLT). “… with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,” says the Lord, your Redeemer…” (Isaiah 54:8 NLT). “…It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not…” (Lamentations 3:22 KJV). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s kindness  (compassion)… it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace … [makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

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20.  Not only is the God of Kindness compassion, but he is also what while he is being compassionate toward you. THOUGHTFUL AND CONSIDERATE.  “…Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts (CONSIDERATIONS) which are to us…” (Psalms 40:5 KJV). “… since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts…” (Psalms 40:17 NLT). “… How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” (Psalms 139:17 NLT). “… I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end…” (Jeremiah 29:11 KJV). “… For the Lord is the one who shaped the mountains, stirs up the winds, and reveals his thoughts to mankind…” (Amos 4:13 NLT). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s kindness (considerate thoughts)… it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

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21.  When you truly RECEIVE God’s KINDNESS toward you what kind of impact can it have on your life? It can cause you to repent, receive salvation, and experience multiple blessings. “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” (Romans 2:4 KJV). “…Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” (Romans 2:4 NLT).“…The grace of our Lord was poured out (transferred) on [mankind]… abundantly, along with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 1:13-14 NIV). “…BY GRACE have [mankind]… been saved THROUGH FAITH; and that NOT OF … [them]SELVES, IT IS THE GIFT OF [REAL LOVE]…GOD…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…It is your Father's GOOD PLEASURE to GIVE YOU the kingdom…” (Luke 12:32 KJV). “…Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, WHO HAS BLESSED US with “EVERY” SPIRITUAL BLESSING in the heavenly places in Christ…” (Ephesians 1 NLT). “…I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly….” (John 10:10 KJV).“…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s kindness  (repentance, salvation, blessings, etc.)… it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace …[makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

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22.  Will the God of Kindness EVER change toward you? No he will never change HIS KINDNESS TOWARD ME. “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  ^“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). “… since it is through God’s [unchanging]… kindness … it is not by [your]… good works. God’s grace … [makes all his actions toward us]…—free and undeserved…” (Romans 11:6 NLT). “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am (I AM “FOREVER” TREATED WITH GOD’S KINDNESS)…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).

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23.  God is love and LOVE IS….”  KIND.  “…LOVE IS KIND…” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV).   “… Now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness…” (1 Peter 2:3 NLT). You “NOW” know “…God is LOVE…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “…God is [KIND]… LOVE…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV).  

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