Grace 1

Memory Verse: …” Therefore, let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. – Hebrews 4:16. (AMP).

Text: Titus 2: 11-14.

Spiritual Emphasis: Grace is what differentiates Christianity from all other religion in the world. Grace is the foundation of Christianity. Grace according to Merriam-Webster is “an act of kindness, courtesy, or clemency.” According to Joyce Meyer, “Grace is the power of God made available to meet all our needs.” Put simply, grace is the unmerited favor from God. Jesus is grace personified.
Ways Jesus Revealed Grace

• By showing up: God’s favor looks exactly like Jesus, and He showed up for all human race not a select few, but for all people. In every Old Testament mention of the promised Savior, we get a hint of grace. Then on the night of his birth we get a shout – Ephesians 2:8; John 3:16; Isaiah 9:6-7.
• By proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord: Relative to God we are all poor and needy. Every one of us is bankrupt of life and righteousness. That’s why Jesus announced the Year of Jubilee. Because of Jesus, because of the finished work of Calvary, we can come home boldly to receive mercies. Our debts are cleared, and we can reap what we haven’t sown. In the Year of Jubilee all the slaves are freed. Again, that’s us. We were bound but knowing the Truth we are free indeed. That sounds like grace to me – Luke 4:18-19; Gal. 3:22; John 8:32; Isaiah 61:1-2.

Question(s): 

1. How can we illustrate Grace in our lives? (JESUS=GRACE)
2. How can we demonstrate the Grace of God to others?

Conclusion:

There may be no record of Jesus saying, “I love you” but those who met Him went away knowing they were dearly loved. Just ask the one who introduced himself as, “the disciple Jesus loves. “To know his love is to know his grace. They are inseparable. God is gracious because He is love. Why did Jesus come? He came to reveal the grace of a good God who loves us like a Father. He came to bring us good news of great joy that is for all people.

Shalom!

Self-Study: 2 Cor.12:9; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 6:14; Rom. 11:6; 1 Cor. 15:10; Rom. 3:24.