GOD IS GOOD

I. GOOD IS GOOD
A. DEFINING GOD’S GOODNESS

B. DESCRIBING GOD’S GOODNESS
1. The Scriptures affirm the goodness of God (Ps. 100:5).

2. Reflected in ________________ (Gen. 1:31).

3. Reflected in the good ___________ he gives us (Jas. 1:17).

4. Reflected in his fatherly ___________ (Heb. 12:10-11).

5. Reflected in the ultimate gift of his _____ (1 John 4:10).

C. RESPONDING TO GOD’S GOODNESS
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” (Ps. 34:8, ESV)

1. ______________ the goodness of the Lord.

2. ____________ the goodness of the Lord.

3. Take _____________ in the Lord (2 Sam. 22:3).

4. __________ thanks to the Lord (Ps. 106:1).

5. ______________ the Lord (Ps. 107:1).

6. _____________ to question God’s goodness (Rom. 8:28).

GOD IS GOOD

Discussion Questions

1. How do you determine if something is good?

2. What does the Bible mean when it teaches about the goodness of God?

3. Where does Scripture affirm the goodness of God?

4. How is the goodness of God reflected?

5. What is the ultimate demonstration of God’s goodness?

6. What are some ways we should respond to God’s goodness?

7. What practical steps can you take to respond rightly to God’s goodness?