A little deeper: the NT speaks about God’s goodness and the Good News of Jesus
- Read these verses slowly, and reflect on how the relationship has changed. Think about how the New Testament picture of God from these verses is looking a little different from the OT study:
- This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. Mark 1:1
- Jesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. Give us each day the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation.” Luke 11:4
- This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel — that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Acts 10:36
- This Good News tells us how God makes us right in His sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. Romans 1:17
- And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:28
- Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2
- And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6
- Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. 1 Timothy 4:4
- What is the picture of God in these NT verses? How is it different from the OT picture? Who is doing the work here?