The Same Faithful God

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

April 12th Sermon, Day 4

Some people think the God of the Old Testament is different from the God revealed in Jesus - harsh versus loving, angry versus graceful. But this misses the beautiful consistency of God's character throughout all of Scripture. The same God who showed patience with rebellious Israel is the God we see in Jesus. The same God who kept His promises to Abraham is the God who keeps His promises to you today. The same God who showed mercy after judgment is the God who offers you grace through faith.

Jesus didn't introduce a new God; He revealed the fullness of the same God who has always been holy, patient, merciful, and faithful. This means you can trust God's character completely. His love isn't a recent development - it's been His heart toward humanity from the very beginning. When you read the Old Testament, you're not seeing a different God; you're seeing the same God who loves you enough to send Jesus.

Bible Verse

'In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.' - Hebrews 8:13

Reflection Question

How does seeing God's consistent character throughout both testaments strengthen your trust in Him today?

Quote

The Old Testament reveals the same God we see in Jesus. A God who is holy, a God who's patient, a God who shows mercy, a God who keeps his promises, even grace.

Prayer

Father, thank You for being the same yesterday, today, and forever. Help me trust in Your unchanging love and faithfulness.