Grace dictionary Meaning 1. Elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action  2. A pleasing or attractive quality or endowment 3. Favor or goodwill 4. A manifestation of favor, especially by a superior 5. Mercy; clemency; pardon

Grace in Bible Old Testament – 7 Psalm (1) Proverbs (4) Isaiah (1) Zechariah (1) Proverbs 22:11 - One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend Psalm 45:2 - You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. Showing Grace is giving unconditional Love

New Testament - 114 Luke (1) John (3) Acts (11) Romans (18) 1 Corinthians (5) 2 Corinthians (11) Galatians (8) Ephesians (11) Philippians (3) Colossians (4) 1 Thessalonians (2) 2 Thessalonians (4) 1 Timothy (4) 2 Timothy (4) Titus (4) Philemon (2) Hebrews (6) James (1) 1 Peter (6) 2 Peter (2) 2 John (1) Jude (1) Revelation (2) New Testament - 114

Luke 2:40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Acts 4:33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all

In Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 26.1-19 Grace In Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 26.1-19

I. God is active II. God is Good 1. Receive God’s Grace Deuteronomy 26: 3-10 – Remember the good things God has done Deuteronomy 26: 2, 10 – Reflect the gift of past & Present II. God is Good Rom 8.17 - we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory Rom 8.28-30 - His motive is always our betterment Ex 13.17-18 -God’s plan for Israelites 2 Pet 3.9 -Evidence of His grace Rom 8.25 -Faith helps us be patient as we wait for His timing

Deuteronomy 26: 14-15 – Not taking what is set aside for God & Content 2. Give God’s Grace I. To God Deuteronomy 26: 10-11 – Giving to him Matthew 6: 19-21 – Treasures in Heaven II. To Others Deuteronomy 26: 12-13 – Giving to the people in needy Money, Time , Sharing knowledge, Teaching the children in need III. Right attitude Deuteronomy 26: 14-15 – Not taking what is set aside for God & Content Luke 3:14, Phil 4:11-12, I Tim 6:8, Heb 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6,8

I. We Declare God is Our God 3. Declare God’s Grace I. We Declare God is Our God Deuteronomy 26: 16-17 – Lord is your God Romans 10:9 – “Jesus is Lord,” Deut 6:5 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart  strength. Matt 22.37 - Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God Follow is comments : 1 John 5:3 - Keep his commands and it is not burdensome Waking in his comments : 2 John 6 - we walk in obedience to his commands

II. God Declares We are His People Deuteronomy 26: 18 –Lord has declared that you are his people 1 Peter 2:9-10 - you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood Philippians 4:7 - Will guard your hearts and your minds Philippians 4:5 - The Lord is near Conclusion Deuteronomy 26:19 Bring honour to God Deuteronomy 4:5-8 – Other nations will notice it God gets the glory - for whatever honor we receive is based solely on His actions We are appointed and called to be holy God’s promises are what this is all about

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. Rejoicing is the result, v11 11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. Revelation 22:21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.