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Knowing God

Knowing God. But let _____ that glorieth _______ in this, that he __________________ and ___________ me, that I am the LORD which exercise __________________, judgment, and. him. glory. understandeth. knoweth. lovingkindness.

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Knowing God

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  1. Knowing God But let _____ that glorieth _______ in this, that he __________________ and ___________ me, that I am the LORD which exercise __________________, judgment, and him glory understandeth knoweth lovingkindness _________________, in the _______: for in these things I ________, saith the LORD.Jeremiah 9:24 righteousness earth delight

  2. Steps to Christ = New Birth 6. Faith 5. 100% commitment 4. Confessing our sins 3. Repenting – turning around 2. Admitting our need of God 1. Accepting God’s unselfish love

  3. Being born again is a choice. John 5:40 Who gets the new life that Jesus offers – the new birth?

  4. Those who come to Him.

  5. Step 7 is the test – to see if we are genuine…

  6. Steps 8 – 13 lead us to become strong young disciples for God. They teach us how to grow. Are the steps important?

  7. Cookie Experiment…

  8. Egg Experiment…

  9. Christ Eternal Life 1. Accepting God’s unselfish love 2. Admitting our need of God 3. Repenting – turning around 4. Confessing our sins 5. 100% commitment 6. Faith 7. Testing 8. Growth 9. Working with Christ Continued on other side… We must follow Christ’s recipe for our spiritual lives and follow the steps in order to have a successful Christian life.

  10. How important is it to know God? Hosea 4:6 What kind of knowledge is God talking about? Without it, what happens?

  11. John 17:3 “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” If we don’t know God, we’ll be destroyed. If we do know God, we have eternal life.

  12. Bible Study Life and words of Christ Providence of God Nature What ways has God given us to help us know Him?

  13. Who is it that finds the knowledge of God? Jeremiah 29:13

  14. Is it possible to study the Bible without our whole heart? Can we seek God with our whole heart if we haven’t taken Step 5 - 100% Commitment? What about if we haven’t taken Step 6 - learning to take God at His Word?

  15. Selfishness can prevent us from gaining a knowledge of God. 2 Corinthians 10:5 “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” What is the key word here that begins with the letter “I”?

  16. What are some imaginary things young people are involved in? TV Movies Computer Games Daydreaming Fictitious Books

  17. Its almost impossible to have a meaningful Bible study when we use most of our free time to play computer games or watch TV. These things usually become more important to us than having a knowledge of God – they are some of satan’s most successful temptations.

  18. One more thing… “Never should the Bible be studied without prayer. Before opening its pages we should ask for the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit and it will be given.” (SC91)

  19. If we do all these, things, we will grow in our knowledge of God. But how long does it take to make these steps to Christ and grow as a Christian?

  20. 3-Minute Marathon Scripture memorization helps us to know God. So now we will test your knowledge…

  21. Your eternal life is dependent on your knowledge of God. It means making sure that you have taken each step to Christ. It means taking time to study and memorize every day. It means asking God to guide you in your study, and being willing to obey what you learn.

  22. Are you willing?

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