1. The Blessing! Introduction: Introduction: Bless, Blessed, Blessing The Root Hebrew word is: Bārak – To Bless The Root Greek word is: Eulogeō Eu = good / logeō = word “The verbs so translated in the OT and the NT respectively are bārak and eulogeō. Both have the meaning to pronounce blessed, but the primary meaning is to convey a gift by a potent utterance.” Elwell, Walter A. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Baker: 1984, p. 162

2. The Blessing! “Temporal blessing, as well as spiritual blessings, comes from God. He is the sovereign disposer of all blessings. If it is received by birth or inheritance, it is by His providence, If it comes by gift, He moved the donors to bestow it. If it accumulates as the result of hard work, or skill, He bestowed the talent, directed its use, and granted the success.” The Blessings come from God. - Arthur Pink

3. The Blessing! “The Blessing of the L ORD brings wealth, and He adds no trouble to it.” Proverbs 10:22 “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.” Psalm 89:15

4. The Blessing! 1. Blessings comes from G OD 2. Blessings from G OD will come 3. Blessings ought to be shared 4. Blessings from G OD bring no hurt 5. Blessings are to be enjoyed 6. Blessings show G OD ’s delight in us

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