God Loves To Come Near To His People (Clip)
Paul van Engelenhoven teaches that God is a loving and transcendent God who delights in drawing near to His people and answering their prayers.
This sermon emphasizes how God, a transcendent and loving God, desires to come near to His people, as seen in His revelation of glory to Moses. It highlights the importance of prayer as a means for believers to draw near to God, with the assurance that He loves to answer prayers, as evidenced by numerous verses throughout the Bible that encourage prayer as a way to commune with God.
Full Transcript
He showed Moses his glory. You know why? Because this transcendent God is a loving God who loves to come near to his people. He loves to come near to his people.
He loves it when you and I pray, speak to God. He loves to answer our prayers. I can give you many verses.
This is not once in a hidden corner in Scripture. This is in many verses. The Bible almost constantly says, pray, pray, pray, pray, pray.
Why is that? Because God wants you to come near to him, so that he come near to you.
Sermon Outline
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- God revealed His glory to Moses
- God is transcendent yet loving
- God desires closeness with His people
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- God loves when we pray
- Prayer is a way to draw near to God
- Scripture repeatedly commands prayer
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- God answers prayers
- God’s nearness is a gift
- We are invited to approach God confidently
Key Quotes
“This transcendent God is a loving God who loves to come near to his people.” — Paul van Engelenhoven
“He loves it when you and I pray, speak to God.” — Paul van Engelenhoven
“The Bible almost constantly says, pray, pray, pray, pray, pray.” — Paul van Engelenhoven
Application Points
- Make prayer a daily habit to experience God's nearness.
- Approach God confidently, knowing He desires to hear from you.
- Trust that God delights in answering your prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God want us to pray?
God desires intimacy with His people and prayer is the means by which we draw near to Him.
How does God show His love for us?
God shows His love by revealing His glory and by wanting to come near to us.
Is prayer important according to the Bible?
Yes, the Bible frequently commands believers to pray, emphasizing its importance.
Can God hear all our prayers?
Yes, God loves to listen and answer the prayers of His people.