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1.God is FAITHF

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2. God is MERCIFUL

- Eph 2:4-5

- Micah 7:18 Who is a

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A) He is looking fshow mercy

1. Repentance

2. Intercession32:11-14

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Ezek 22:30, Ex

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3. God is JUST

Tsedek (Hebrew)

Dikalos (Greek)*God always does the

ultimate standard of

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the Rock; His deeds areHe does is just and fair.who does no wrong;

t He is!

Both mean:Justice and

Righteousness

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*God's forgiveness isof His mercy, but also

i.e. - If someoneforgivethem!!!!

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4. God is GENEROUSGen 22:14 A givMt 7:11

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5. God is JEALOUS (

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hfulness &

desiring ALL of hisx 34:14

other gods, for thee is Jealous, is a God

relationship with you

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6. God is PERSONAL Give all your worries

He cares

Evidence? God desires- Acts 17:27

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o communicate with us

the nations to seekfeel their way towardgh he is not far from

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Some of the ways H

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b. Godly people paleaders

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Some of the ways

d. Dreams and Visi

e. The Miraculous

f.Weird coinciden

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ns Joel 2:28

Heb 2:4

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Some of the ways H

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s it mean?

thing He said

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