The Attributes of God

God’s Favor

1. Understanding God's Favor
- Definition of Favor: God's favor is His grace and kindness bestowed upon us, often unmerited and beyond our
understanding. It is His divine assistance and blessings in our lives.
- Biblical Examples: Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8), and Mary was highly favored to be the mother of
Jesus (Luke 1:28).
- Favor vs. Works: Favor is not earned by works but is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8-9 states, For it is by grace you have been
saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.
- Favor and Faith: Faith is often a conduit for experiencing God's favor. Hebrews 11:6 says, And without faith it is impossible
to please God.
- Favor in Trials: God's favor does not mean a life free from trials. Joseph found favor even in prison (Genesis 39:21).

Questions:
1. How do you define God's favor in your own life?
2. Can you identify a time when you experienced God's favor unexpectedly?
3. How does understanding God's favor change your perspective on trials?

2. Seeking God's Favor
- Prayer and Favor: Prayer is a powerful way to seek God's favor. Psalm 119:58 says, I have sought Your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to Your promise.
- Obedience and Favor: Obedience to God's commands can lead to His favor. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 promises blessings for
obedience.
- Humility and Favor: Humility attracts God's favor. James 4:6 states, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.
- Righteous Living: Proverbs 12:2 says, A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a man who devises
evil.
- Persistent Faith: The persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 shows that persistent faith can lead to favor.

Questions:
1. What steps can you take to seek God's favor in your daily life?
2. How does humility play a role in receiving God's favor?
3. In what ways can obedience to God lead to His favor?

3. Experiencing God's Favor
- Favor in Relationships: God's favor can manifest in harmonious relationships. Luke Proverbs 3:3-4 advises, Let love and
faithfulness never leave you... Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
- Favor in Opportunities: Favor can open doors that seem impossible. Revelation 3:8 says, See, I have placed before you an
open door that no one can shut.
- Favor in Provision: God's favor often results in provision. Philippians 4:19 assures, And my God will supply all your needs
according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
- Favor in Protection: Psalm 5:12 declares, For surely, O Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as
with a shield.
- Favor in Influence: God's favor can increase your influence for His kingdom. Daniel found favor and was promoted in
Babylon (Daniel 1:9).

Questions:
1. How have you experienced God's favor in your relationships?
2. What opportunities has God's favor opened for you recently?
3. How can you use the influence gained through God's favor for His glory?

4. Maintaining God's Favor
- Continual Prayer: Maintaining a prayerful life helps sustain God's favor. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 encourages us to pray without
ceasing.
- Consistent Faithfulness: Faithfulness in small things leads to greater favor. Luke 16:10 says, Whoever is faithful with very
little will also be faithful with much.
- Gratitude and Favor: A heart of gratitude keeps us aligned with God's favor. 1 Thessalonians 5:18</a. instructs, Give thanks in
all circumstances.
- Repentance and Renewal: Regular repentance keeps us in right standing with God. 1 John 1:9 promises, If we confess our
sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
- Community and Accountability: Being part of a faith community helps maintain God's favor. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages
us to spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Questions:
1. What practices help you maintain God's favor in your life?
2. How does gratitude influence your experience of God's favor?
3. In what ways can community support you in maintaining God's favor?

5. Sharing God's Favor
- Testimony of Favor: Sharing testimonies of God's favor can encourage others. Psalm 66:16 invites, Come and hear, all you
who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for my soul.
- Favor and Generosity: God's favor should lead to generosity. 2 Corinthians 9:8 says, And God is able to bless you
abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
- Favor and Service: Use God's favor to serve others. Galatians 5:13 urges, Serve one another humbly in love.
- Favor and Evangelism: God's favor can be a tool for evangelism. Acts 2:47 describes the early church enjoying the favor of
all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
- Favor and Encouragement: Encourage others with the favor you have received. Hebrews 3:13 advises, But encourage one
another daily.

Questions:
1. How can you share your experiences of God's favor with others?
2. In what ways can God's favor in your life lead to acts of service?
3. How can you use your testimony of God's favor to encourage someone today?

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