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 earnedComplete — forgiveness, reconciliation, and new lifeOverflowing — producing worship, gratitude, and generosityBeyond words — truly known, but never exhaustedIn 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 hardshipGrace produces faithful generosity, not guilt-driven givingGrace has a face—Jesus Christ, who became poor so we might become richGrace forms a gospel-shaped community, marked by shared responsibility and Kingdom-first livingThis 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 — JesusNext 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.