Introduction:
Our understanding of God is shaped by two factors:
1. Personal bias
2. Personal background
A. GOD PURSUES US IN CREATION
1. God longs to have a relationship with us (Genesis 3:9)
2. God created a plan to restore us (Genesis 3:15)
B. GOD PURSUES US BY ESTABLISHING A NATION
1. The blessing of Israel (Genesis 12:2-3)
2. The breakdown of Israel (Jeremiah 15:6-7)
C. GOD PURSUES US THROUGH THE INCARNATION
1. The identity of Christ (Matthew 1:21)
2. The destiny of Christ (Luke 19:10)
D. GOD PURSES US THROUGH THE CRUCIFIXION
1. The penalty of sin (Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:22)
2. The payment of sin (John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-20; Revelations 5:9)
Conclusion:
