The Character of the LORD God Exodus 34.4-7 How would you describe God? If someone asked you, “What is God like?” What would you tell them? We are given a description here by Moses, who knew Him better than anyone on Earth at this point. He gives us a detailed description of the LORD. We’re thinking about how small we are when we need to be thinking about how great God is! It is interesting to hear people describe us. Some have described me as a jolly soul, a teddy bear… others well… If you want the truth ask my grandkids… or my niece, Marlee, “Uncle Larry, your belly is like a nice soft pillow.” Moses talks about God. It is based on his experience. God inspired. As he held the chiseled tablets with the Law, the Ten Commandments, or if you are a scholar, The Decalogue… God revealed Himself to Moses and in writing it down to Israel and us. * Compassion Merciful While many view God as a harsh Judge He delights to show mercy. Psalm 103.13-14 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust. My daughters are fine young (although they say, “Dad, I am getting old). They are good Moms. I never had to go to court or bail them out because they committed crimes. I have seen them put their kids first. I have seen them tired. It is not easy raising kids these days. I pray for them each day. I used to babysit the grandkids. I offered them nights out with their husbands with free babysitting. They took me up on it. I love the time I watched 5 of them (2 of their cousins). My daughter, her husband and her brother-in-law and his wife pulled up to her house. It was quiet with only one light on. Her brother-in-law comes from a country where the kids stay up very late. He was concerned that something happened. They walked in. I was reading. They asked about the kids and I said, “They are all sleeping.” They could not believe it. They were especially surprised about their son. He was tired. I let him sit next to me and he went out. Many times my brother and I fell asleep in the car when we were young. My parents would wake us and help get us in the house. I have compassion on them. God sees your work. He sees when you choose to do what is right, He hears your prayers. He sees your concern for others. He loves you deeply. Hebrews 6. 10 God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. Tony, Jeff, Nancy and William work the food ministry in all kinds of weather. Have tender affection God has this for you. This is a family thing as well. There are those in my family whom I would like to help. They are often the ones with young children. Young children require a lot of care and attention. It can be joyful and exhausting at the same time. Two mothers with young children with the toilet paper pulled all out. “I wanted to see how long it was.” First mother scolding, crying. Second mother, “You know I was always wondering about that too.” She and her child go throughout the house stringing it up, laughing * Grace Show favor One of the things kids say to their parents to get to them is, “You love them (speaking about their brothers or sisters) more!” Tommy Smothers made a fortune on that one line, “Mom loved you best.” My brother said to my parents one time, “You must be more pleased with Larry because he is a pastor.” My parents corrected him. I love taking my grandkids out to eat. I tell them to get whatever they want. I tell them to get dessert first. They all know I love them. Pity When my girls have had their hearts broken or when someone was mean to them I came to the rescue. One time my oldest daughter told me this kid on her bus kept knocking her books out of her hands. She would come home crying in tears. Now I know that sometimes boys get frustrated when they like a girl and she doesn’t return attention. So they call attention to themselves by acting like a jerk. I had enough. This kid’s father ran a business which I used frequently so I told my daughter to get in the car with me and off we went. I can still see this poor kid’s face when we walked in the door. He said my daughter’s name in disbelief. He knew what I was going to do. I told his father what was happening. He said his son’s name several times. We left. Problem solved! As a father I had pity on her. Our Father in Heaven does the same. He comes to our rescue. He troubles those who trouble us. * Slow To Anger Patient Thankfully the LORD has enabled me to obtain this quality. As my youngest daughter said, “My Dad is a very patient man. Just do not back him into a corner or you will be sorry.” God does not treat us as our sins deserve. Psalm 103. 10 He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. My Dad and the Hot Tub * Abounding in Love Great goodness, kindness, faithfulness God is good. Look at how He takes care of this Earth and its creatures! Psalm 104. 10 He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. 11 They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12 The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. 13 He waters the mountains from His upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of His work. 14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth: 15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts. 16 The trees of the LORD are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted. 17 There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the junipers. 18 The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the hyrax. 27 All creatures look to You to give them their food at the proper time. 28 When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Thy loving kindness is better than life. The LORD is faithful to all His Promises and loving to all He has made. * Abounding In Faithfulness Firmness Malachi 3. 6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Jesus Christ, the same, yesterday, today and forever. Reliability Depend upon it. God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply. He will meet all your needs. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will watch over your life. Whatever need you have brought this morning, our God desires to meet it. * Forgiveness * * For Wickedness * Rebellion * Sin This brings us to His Table. To do what He directed us to do. To recognize His Body, His Blood. All that we talked about this morning is summed up in this. Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. His body was beaten,was mutilated. His blood flowed for you and I. The punishment that bought us peace was upon Him. Come to the Table. David Solo

The Character of the LORD God Exodus 34.4-7 How would you describe God? If someone asked you, “What is God like?” What would you tell them? We are given a description here by Moses, who knew Him better than anyone on Earth at this point. He gives us a detailed description of the LORD. We’re thinking about how small we are when we need to be thinking about how great God is! It is interesting to hear people describe us. Some have described me as a jolly soul, a teddy bear… others well… If you want the truth ask my grandkids… or my niece, Marlee, “Uncle Larry, your belly is like a nice soft pillow.” Moses talks about God. It is based on his experience. God inspired. As he held the chiseled tablets with the Law, the Ten Commandments, or if you are a scholar, The Decalogue… God revealed Himself to Moses and in writing it down to Israel and us. * Compassion Merciful While many view God as a harsh Judge He delights to show mercy. Psalm 103.13-14 As a father has compassion on his children,     so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust. My daughters are fine young (although they say, “Dad, I am getting old). They are good Moms. I never had to go to court or bail them out because they committed crimes. I have seen them put their kids first. I have seen them tired. It is not easy raising kids these days. I pray for them each day. I used to babysit the grandkids. I offered them nights out with their husbands with free babysitting. They took me up on it. I love the time I watched 5 of them (2 of their cousins). My daughter, her husband and her brother-in-law and his wife pulled up to her house. It was quiet with only one light on. Her brother-in-law comes from a country where the kids stay up very late. He was concerned that something happened. They walked in. I was reading. They asked about the kids and I said, “They are all sleeping.” They could not believe it. They were especially surprised about their son. He was tired. I let him sit next to me and he went out. Many times my brother and I fell asleep in the car when we were young. My parents would wake us and help get us in the house. I have compassion on them. God sees your work. He sees when you choose to do what is right, He hears your prayers. He sees your concern for others. He loves you deeply. Hebrews 6. 10 God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. Tony, Jeff, Nancy and William work the food ministry in all kinds of weather. Have tender affection God has this for you. This is a family thing as well. There are those in my family whom I would like to help. They are often the ones with young children. Young children require a lot of care and attention. It can be joyful and exhausting at the same time. Two mothers with young children with the toilet paper pulled all out. “I wanted to see how long it was.” First mother scolding, crying. Second mother, “You know I was always wondering about that too.” She and her child go throughout the house stringing it up, laughing * Grace Show favor One of the things kids say to their parents to get to them is, “You love them (speaking about their brothers or sisters) more!” Tommy Smothers made a fortune on that one line, “Mom loved you best.” My brother said to my parents one time, “You must be more pleased with Larry because he is a pastor.” My parents corrected him. I love taking my grandkids out to eat. I tell them to get whatever they want. I tell them to get dessert first. They all know I love them. Pity When my girls have had their hearts broken or when someone was mean to them I came to the rescue. One time my oldest daughter told me this kid on her bus kept knocking her books out of her hands. She would come home crying in tears. Now I know that sometimes boys get frustrated when they like a girl and she doesn’t return attention. So they call attention to themselves by acting like a jerk. I had enough. This kid’s father ran a business which I used frequently so I told my daughter to get in the car with me and off we went. I can still see this poor kid’s face when we walked in the door. He said my daughter’s name in disbelief. He knew what I was going to do. I told his father what was happening. He said his son’s name several times. We left. Problem solved! As a father I had pity on her. Our Father in Heaven does the same. He comes to our rescue. He troubles those who trouble us. * Slow To Anger Patient Thankfully the LORD has enabled me to obtain this quality. As my youngest daughter said, “My Dad is a very patient man. Just do not back him into a corner or you will be sorry.” God does not treat us as our sins deserve. Psalm 103. 10  He does not treat us as our sins deserve     or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,     so great is His love for those who fear Him; 12 as far as the east is from the west,     so far has He removed our transgressions from us. My Dad and the Hot Tub * Abounding in Love Great goodness, kindness, faithfulness God is good. Look at how He takes care of this Earth and its creatures! Psalm 104. 10  He makes springs pour water into the ravines;     it flows between the mountains. 11  They give water to all the beasts of the field;     the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12  The birds of the sky nest by the waters;     they sing among the branches. 13  He waters the mountains from His upper chambers;     the land is satisfied by the fruit of His work. 14  He makes grass grow for the cattle,     and plants for people to cultivate—     bringing forth food from the earth: 15  wine that gladdens human hearts,     oil to make their faces shine,     and bread that sustains their hearts. 16  The trees of the LORD are well watered,     the cedars of Lebanon that He planted. 17  There the birds make their nests;     the stork has its home in the junipers. 18  The high mountains belong to the wild goats;     the crags are a refuge for the hyrax. 27  All creatures look to You     to give them their food at the proper time. 28  When You give it to them,     they gather it up; when You open Your hand,     they are satisfied with good things. Thy loving kindness is better than life. The LORD is faithful to all His Promises and loving to all He has made. * Abounding In Faithfulness Firmness Malachi 3. 6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Jesus Christ, the same, yesterday, today and forever. Reliability Depend upon it. God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply. He will meet all your needs. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will watch over your life. Whatever need you have brought this morning, our God desires to meet it. * Forgiveness * * For Wickedness * Rebellion * Sin This brings us to His Table. To do what He directed us to do. To recognize His Body, His Blood. All that we talked about this morning is summed up in this. Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. His body was beaten,was mutilated. His blood flowed for you and I. The punishment that bought us peace was upon Him. Come to the Table. David Solo