Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1300 God, work of » 1305 God, activity of God is not passive or remote from his creation but dynamically involved in all that he has made. In the past, this activity was seen in the history of Israel and in the ministry of Jesus Christ. In the present, God's activity can be seen in the life of believers and of the church. God is active by nature He actively works out his purposes John 5:17 See also Numbers 23:19; Psalm 115:3; Proverbs 16:4; Isaiah 43:13 His names reflect his activity and involvement in his people's lives Genesis 22:14 “The LORD Will Provide”; Exodus 15:26 “The LORD, who heals you”; Exodus 17:15 “The LORD is my Banner”: this title emphasises that God is like a warrior who champions his people's cause; Psalm 95:6 “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 Isaiah 55:10-11 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. See also Genesis 1:3; Ezekiel 37:4,7 God is active in the creation In making the universe Nehemiah 9:6 See also Genesis 1:1,31; Genesis 2:2; Genesis 5:1-2; Psalm 102:25; Amos 4:13; Acts 17:24; Revelation 4:11 In sustaining the created order Psalm 103:19 See also Psalm 104:10-17; Psalm 107:33-35; Matthew 6:28-30; Acts 14:17; Ephesians 1:11; Colossians 1:16-17 In bringing about changes in the weather Job 37:10; Job 38:22-30,34-35; Psalm 107:25; Psalm 147:8; Matthew 5:45; Acts 14:17 In the stars and other heavenly bodies Job 38:31-33; Psalm 104:19; Psalm 147:4; Isaiah 40:26; James 1:17 In the animal creation Job 39:1-30; Job 40:15-24; Job 41:1-11; Psalm 104:20-27; Psalm 147:9; Matthew 10:29 pp Luke 12:6 God is active in Israel's history In the calling and creation of Israel as a people Exodus 6:6-8 See also Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:3-6; Deuteronomy 4:32-34; Isaiah 51:2; Ezekiel 16:6-7; Hosea 11:1-4; Malachi 2:10 In saving and delivering his people Psalm 106:2 This verse introduces a psalm which recounts the history of God's dealings with his people. See also Exodus 33:16-17; 2 Samuel 7:7-11; 1 Kings 18:36-38; Psalm 28:8-9; Psalm 107:2-3 In judgment Numbers 25:3-4; 1 Samuel 2:25; Samuel 12:16-18; 2 Samuel 21:1 In bringing victory in battle Exodus 14:27-28; Exodus 17:8-16; Numbers 21:1-3; Joshua 6:2; Joshua 10:30; Judges 7:9,22; 1 Samuel 17:47; 2 Chronicles 20:22-23 In raising up and sending leaders to the people 2 Samuel 7:8-9; 2 Chronicles 24:19; Esther 4:14; Jeremiah 7:25; Zechariah 7:7 God is active in the nations of the world His rule over the nations Psalm 22:28 See also Genesis 11:8; Deuteronomy 32:8; Judges 2:20-23; Job 12:23; Psalm 46:8-10; Psalm 66:7; Isaiah 41:2; Acts 17:26 Examples of nations through which God acts Assyria: 2 Kings 17:18-23; Isaiah 28:11 Babylon: 2 Kings 24:10-14; 2 Chronicles 36:15-18 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 pp Ezra 1:1-4 Persia God is active in human life He determines the course of human lives Acts 17:28 See also 1 Chronicles 29:12; Psalm 8:3-4; Psalm 75:6-7; Psalm 139:16; Luke 1:52; John 1:4 Examples of God's intervention in human lives Numbers 22:21-23 Balaam; 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Hannah; 2 Kings 5:14-15 Naaman; Jonah 1:17 Jonah Paul: Acts 9:3-6; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 16:6,10 God is active in Jesus Christ's ministry Acts 10:38 See also Luke 5:17; Luke 11:20; John 3:2; John 5:17-19; John 9:3-4; John 14:10; 2 Corinthians 5:19 God is active through the Holy Spirit Genesis 1:2; 2 Kings 2:16; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 11:1; Ezekiel 43:5 God is active in the church 1 Corinthians 12:6 This verse comes in the context of teaching about the body of Christ and the gifts which the Spirit gives to the church. See also 1 Corinthians 14:24-25; Galatians 2:8; Galatians 3:5; Ephesians 3:10,20-21; Philippians 1:6; Philippians 2:13 See also
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