Sermon Tone Analysis

God is active by nature

He actively works out his purposes

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His names reflect his activity and involvement in his people’s lives

“The Lord Will Provide”; “The Lord, who heals you”; “The Lord is my Banner”: this title emphasises that God is like a warrior who champions his people’s cause; “The Lord our Maker”: the Hebrew word used does not refer to original creation but to the way in which God is fashioning a people for himself.

His word is active

The Hebrew for “word” can also be translated “deed” or “action”.

God’s word is not merely a communication of abstract truth but a powerful force active in the world.

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God is active in the creation

In making the universe

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In sustaining the created order

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In bringing about changes in the weather

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In the stars and other heavenly bodies

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In the animal creation

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God is active in Israel’s history

In the calling and creation of Israel as a people

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In saving and delivering his people

This verse introduces a psalm which recounts the history of God’s dealings with his people.

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In judgment

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In bringing victory in battle

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In raising up and sending leaders to the people

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God is active in the nations of the world

His rule over the nations

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Examples of nations through which God acts

Assyria:

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Babylon:

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Persia

God is active in human life

He determines the course of human lives

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Examples of God’s intervention in human lives

Balaam; Hannah; Naaman; Jonah

Paul:

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God is active in Jesus Christ’s ministry

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God is active through the Holy Spirit

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God is active in the church

This verse comes in the context of teaching about the body of Christ and the gifts which the Spirit gives to the church.

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