I. Grace Me—So I Could Be
1. Grace brings for a problem deeper than bad
i. Self-help can improve habits; Jesus alone provides redemption
2. Grace Zacchaeus and makes repentance
i. Jesus seeks him; receiving Jesus changes his relationships and generosity
ii. Tell the truth, return what was taken, acknowledge hurt, make things right
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II. Grace Me–So I Can Live
1. I belong to –so I can differently
2. Live the in every choice, response, and relationship
3. Depend on the and take the next step of obedience
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III. Grace Me—Because Jesus Is
1. Await His while carrying out His
i. Love family, serve others, share the gospel, enjoy God’s gifts with gratitude
ii. Longing for eternity should deepen gratitude for today—not steal it
2. I am child now, and has more ahead than I can see now
i. God’s child now; His work in me is not finished
3. Even in grief, I have –resurrection and life with Jesus
i. The grave cannot cancel His promise; encourage one another
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IV. Closing Application
1. forgiveness: the life I cannot improve into salvation
2. to His instruction: let “I know, Lord” become “Yes, Lord”
3. Receive to keep walking through weariness and sorrow
i. “I am forgiven. I belong to Jesus. And by His grace, I am becoming.”
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