Grace Received

Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) What does it mean that God’s gift is inexpressible? In this message, we begin a three-week series centered on grace—grace received, grace revealed, and grace overflowing. Paul reminds us that God’s greatest gift is not just what Jesus gives, but Jesus Himself. This gift is: Undeserved — given by grace, not earned Complete — forgiveness, reconciliation, and new life Overflowing — producing worship, gratitude, and generosity Beyond words — truly known, but never exhausted In this week’s message, “Grace Received Reshapes Who We Are,” we walk through 2 Corinthians 8:1–15 and see how the grace of God transformed the Macedonian church—and how that same grace reshapes our hearts today. We explore how: Grace forms a joyful heart, even in hardship Grace produces faithful generosity, not guilt-driven giving Grace has a face—Jesus Christ, who became poor so we might become rich Grace forms a gospel-shaped community, marked by shared responsibility and Kingdom-first living This message sets the foundation for the rest of the series: This Week: Grace received reshapes who you are (The Heart) Christmas Eve: Grace revealed has a name — Jesus Next Week: Grace overflowing transforms a community (Hands) As we move toward Christmas, we’re reminded that generosity begins not with pressure, but with hearts shaped by grace. Prayer Prompt: Praise God for His inexpressible gift. Thank Him for the grace He has shown you. Ask where He may be inviting you to extend that grace to others.