2-Who God Is - RSV

1. Everlasting.
Psalms 90:2 Before the _mountains_ were _brought_ forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting thou art God.

2. All Powerful.
Daniel 2:20 Daniel said: "_Blessed_ be the name of God for ever and ever. to whom belong _wisdom_ and might.

3. He Sets up and Takes Down Kings.
Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and _knowledge_ to those who have _understanding_;

4. He Declares the End From the Beginning.
Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, [10] _declaring_ the end from the _beginning_ and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'

Isaiah 45:21 Declare and present your case; let them take counsel _together_! Who told this long ago? Who _declared_ it of old? Was it not I, the LORD? And there is no other god besides me, a _righteous_ God and a Savior; there is none besides me.

5. All Powerful Creator.
Psalms 33:6 By the word of the LORD the _heavens_ were made, and all their host by the _breath_ of his mouth.

Psalms 33:9 For he spoke, and it came to be; he _commanded_, and it stood _forth_.

6. Long Suffering, Gracious and Merciful.
Exodus 34:6-7 The LORD passed before him, and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and _faithfulness_, [7] keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and _transgression_ and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the _children's_ children, to the third and the fourth _generation_."

7. Draws Us with Loving Kindness.
Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to him from afar. I have loved you with an _everlasting_ love; therefore I have continued my _faithfulness_ to you.

8. The Owner of All the World.
Psalms 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD's and the _fulness_ thereof, the world and those who dwell _therein_;

9. The Heavens Reveal His Glory.
Psalms 19:1 To the _choirmaster_. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his _handiwork_.

Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the _greatness_ of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is _missing_.

10. Our Deliverer Worthy of Our Praise.
Psalms 34:1-4 A Psalm of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall _continually_ be in my mouth. [2] My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the _afflicted_ hear and be glad. [3] O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name _together_! [4] I sought the LORD, and he _answered_ me, and _delivered_ me from all my fears.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will _strengthen_ you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my _victorious_ right hand.

Isaiah 43:1-3 But now thus says the LORD, he who _created_ you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have _redeemed_ you; I have called you by name, you are mine. [2] When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not _overwhelm_ you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not _consume_ you. [3] For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, _Ethiopia_ and Seba in _exchange_ for you.

11. He Will Never Forsake Us.
Hebrews 13:5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will _never_ fail you nor _forsake_ you."

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