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The Construction Of God
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: Having looked at the character of God in verse 20, we now see the outflow of His character in the construction of the believer.
“The Construction of God”
Hebrews 13:21
A. The CONSTRUCTION of God. (13:21) 1Kings 8:58; Job 33:27-30; Psalm 57:2; 104:31
1. God is making PERFECT His people for every good work. (13:21a) Deuteronomy 32:4; Ephesians 2:10; 4:11-12; Matthew 5:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 138:8; John 17:23; Colossians 1:9-12; 1 Peter 5:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:17
2. God is working to accomplish His own PLANS (OR) PURPOSES (13:21b) Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 33:10-11; Proverbs 19:21; Matthew 7:21; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:16-18; 1 Peter 2:15; 3:17; 4:2; 1 John 2:17
3. God does that which is PLEASING in His sight. (13:21c) Psalm 115:3; 135:6; Ecclesiastes 8:3; Hebrews 13:15-16; Philippians 2:13; Romans 14:17-18; Philippians 4:18
4. God does this work through the PERSON of Jesus Christ. (13:21d) Colossians 3:16-17; John 15:16; 16:23-24; Romans 5:1-2; John 14:13; Ephesians 2:18; Philippians 4:13, 19; Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 2:5
5. God does all things for His own PRAISE. (13:21e) (Glory) Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Corinthians 1:31; 6:19-20; 10:31; Psalm 72:18-19; Philippians 2:11; 1 Timothy 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:18; 2 Peter 3:18; Jude 1:25; Revelation 5:13
