Goodness and Affliction - Psalm 119:65-72

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Goodness and Affliction - Psalm 119:65-72

January 14, 2024 • Blair Cushman • Psalm 119:65–72

Affliction does not tarnish but brightens God’s goodness.

“Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty. For He wounds, but He binds up; He shatters, but His hands heal.” Job 5:17-18

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis 50:20

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Affliction…

1) tethers us to the Word. (65-66)

“Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68

2) turns us to God. (67-68)

3) tells us what’s false and good. (69-70)

4) teaches us what truly matters. (71-72)

Our Good Works - Ephesians 2:10

February 25, 2024 • Blair Cushman • Ephesians 2:10

“The goodness of God means that God is the final standard of good, and that all that God is and does is worthy of approval.” Wayne Grudem

God's Good Work - Mark 10:17-31

February 18, 2024 • Blair Cushman • Mark 10:17–31

Because God alone is good, He alone can save us. 1) God is in a category by Himself. (17-22) God alone is good. God alone is holy. God alone loves perfectly. 2) We can’t do enough good to save ourselves.(23-27) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also…You cannot serve God and money.” Matthew 6:21-24 “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” 1 Timothy 6:10 3) Christ is our good, eternal inheritance! (28-31)

Goodness in Desolation – Jeremiah 33

February 11, 2024 • Seth McCord • Jeremiah 33

God’s goodness can overcome the darkest despair. Some context for the book of Jeremiah: - Jeremiah is one of the Major written prophets - He is the author of Jeremiah and Lamentations - He was a prophet during the final Kings in Jerusalem - He was a witness to several sieges and the final fall of Jerusalem to Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians - He was had a mixed reception since he was seen by leadership as a dissenter - In spite of this he was referenced by both Ezra and Daniel - He generally was called to prophecy the fall of the city of Jerusalem - But sprinkled throughout are prophecies of hope and restoration God’s goodness can overcome the darkest despair: The creator God speaks (v 1-3) Darkness, despair and destruction will come (v 4-5) God is good and He will keep His promises (v 6-18) God’s guarantee (v 19-26)