1. Grace dictionary Meaning
1. Elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action 
2. A pleasing or attractive quality or endowment
3. Favor or goodwill
4. A manifestation of favor, especially by a superior
5. Mercy; clemency; pardon

2. Grace in Bible Old Testament – 7
Psalm (1)
Proverbs (4)
Isaiah (1)
Zechariah (1)
Proverbs 22:11 - One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend
Psalm 45:2 - You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
Showing Grace is giving unconditional Love

3. New Testament - 114 Luke (1) John (3) Acts (11) Romans (18)
1 Corinthians (5)
2 Corinthians (11)
Galatians (8)
Ephesians (11)
Philippians (3)
Colossians (4)
1 Thessalonians (2)
2 Thessalonians (4)
1 Timothy (4)
2 Timothy (4)
Titus (4)
Philemon (2)
Hebrews (6)
James (1)
1 Peter (6)
2 Peter (2)
2 John (1)
Jude (1)
Revelation (2)
New Testament - 114

4. Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:16
Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:33
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all

5. In Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 26.1-19
Grace
In Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy

6. I. God is active II. God is Good 1. Receive God’s Grace
Deuteronomy 26: 3-10 – Remember the good things God has done
Deuteronomy 26: 2, 10 – Reflect the gift of past & Present
II. God is Good
Rom we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory
Rom His motive is always our betterment
Ex God’s plan for Israelites
2 Pet Evidence of His grace
Rom Faith helps us be patient as we wait for His timing

7. Deuteronomy 26: 14-15 – Not taking what is set aside for God & Content
2. Give God’s Grace
I. To God
Deuteronomy 26: – Giving to him
Matthew 6: – Treasures in Heaven
II. To Others
Deuteronomy 26: – Giving to the people in needy
Money, Time , Sharing knowledge, Teaching the children in need
III. Right attitude
Deuteronomy 26: – Not taking what is set aside for God & Content
Luke 3:14, Phil 4:11-12, I Tim 6:8, Heb 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6,8

8. I. We Declare God is Our God
3. Declare God’s Grace
I. We Declare God is Our God
Deuteronomy 26: – Lord is your God
Romans 10:9 – “Jesus is Lord,”
Deut 6:5 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart  strength.
Matt Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God
Follow is comments :
1 John 5:3 - Keep his commands and it is not burdensome
Waking in his comments :
2 John 6 - we walk in obedience to his commands

9. II. God Declares We are His People
Deuteronomy 26: 18 –Lord has declared that you are his people
1 Peter 2: you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood
Philippians 4:7 - Will guard your hearts and your minds
Philippians 4:5 - The Lord is near
Conclusion
Deuteronomy 26:19
Bring honour to God
Deuteronomy 4:5-8 – Other nations will notice it
God gets the glory - for whatever honor we receive is based solely on His actions
We are appointed and called to be holy
God’s promises are what this is all about

10. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Rejoicing is the result, v11
11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household.
Revelation 22:21
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.