BETTER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE

BETTER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE

LIVING THE ABUNDANT LIFE – Part 1

Vernon Zook April 27, 2025

…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. -John 10:10b (KJV)
1. The life that God has planned for us is better than what . 

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…  -Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

2. The abundant life is :

• Being free from life’s problems.

• Having health, wealth and prosperity.

• Being rich and famous.

• God giving me everything I want.

3. God’s blessing of abundant life is often a to what we do.

The Beatitudes:

3. The Kingdom of Heaven is ours – when we are poor and realize our need for him.

4. We will be comforted – when we mourn.

5. We will inherit the whole earth – when we are humble.

6. We will be satisfied – when we hunger and thirst for righteousness.

7. We will be shown mercy – when we are merciful.

8. We will see God – when our hearts are pure.

9. We will be called children of God – when we work for peace.

10. The Kingdom of Heaven is ours – when we are persecuted for doing right.

– Matthew 5:3-10 (NLT)

4. The abundant life is experienced as we to Jesus.

(Jesus) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing…But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”-John 15:5-8 (NLT)

5. The blessing of living the abundant life happens when we .
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. – Matthew 6:33 (NLT)