The Anatomy of God
Personification 0 A common figure of speech in the Bible and everyday speech. 0 Genesis 4:10 0 Proverbs 8:1-3; 9:1-6 0 If your car will not start, you may say, “She’s dead!”
God’s Anatomy 0 God is a Being, yet does not have flesh and blood. 0 Luke 24:39 0 John 4:24 0 However, repeatedly in Scripture God is personified.
The Eyes of God 0 God’s eyes see all. 0 Proverbs 15:3 0 Jeremiah 23:24 0 Matthew 6:3-6 0 Hebrews 4:13
The Ears of God 0 The ears of God hear prayer selectively. 0 God can hear all, but doesn’t. 0 God chooses not to listen to those who choose not to listen to Him. 0 1 Peter 3:8-12 0 Psalm 66:18; Proverbs 28:9
The Nose of God 0 God’s nose savors sacrifice. 0 Genesis 8:20-22 0 We can be a pleasant aroma. 0 Ephesians 5:1, 2; Philippians 4:18 0 We can be a stench. 0 Isaiah 65:5
The Mouth of God 0 God’s mouth gives and sustains physical life. 0 From the beginning. (“And God said…”) 0 Psalm 33:6-9; Acts 17:24, 25, 28 0 God’s words gives and sustains spiritual life. 0 Matthew 4:1-4; John 6:63-68; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
The Arms and Hands of God 0 God’s arms and hands are all powerful. 0 Psalm 89:11-13 0 Hebrews 1:10 0 God’s hands are capable of terrible punishment. 0 Hebrews 10:31
Conclusion 0 God is awesome. 0 The loftiest human words fall short of His greatness. 0 There are not enough superlatives to aptly describe Him. 0 1 Kings 10:7 0 This same God died for you. Will you live for Him?
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