Pastor Chris reminded us, that even though God is infinite, we can know some things about God because he has revealed that knowledge about himself to us – primarily through the person and work of Jesus Christ.
MY STORY
What one thing, event, or legislation that would (temporarily) eliminate 90% of your problems?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO HEAR?
God said to Moses, "I am who I am."And he said, "Say this to the people of Israel: 'I am has sent me to you.'" (Exodus 3:14)
"Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad." So the Jews said to him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?" Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am." So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. (John 8:48-59)
According to Pastor Chris, what is the significance of the name, "I am" ?
What is Jesus claiming by applying that name to himself?
Why did the people who heard Jesus make this claim want to stone him?
What does God want us to hear? Based on the passage and the questions above, what "takeaways" do you think God has revealed to you?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO?
According to Pastor Chris, what are the some of the popular proofs of God's existence (argument from design, first cause, etc.)?
How does the indisputable resurrection of Jesus prove the existence of God?
How can we answer the question, "Who is God?" by looking at the person and work of Jesus?
How do the popular "alternative gods" (money, intimacy, power, status, etc.) only give a taste of what God offers, without delivering the goods?
What does God want us to do? Flowing out of our reading and interpretation, what action does this passage or the Spirit's leading, call us to
WHAT DOES GOD WANT ME TO DO?
Which of the popular "alternative gods" (money, intimacy, power, status, etc.) has the most pull on you?
What does that false god only offer a taste of, that only Jesus can satisfy completely?
What would it take to let go of any residual devotion to any false god?
What does God want ME to do? What is the personal application and action step God is calling you, personally, toward?
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