Our Quest to Know God

Our Quest to Know God

Introduction:

It is tragic when Christians place little emphasis on dining on the spiritual feast that is the word of God! We must be in tune with God! See Psa. 1:1-2; 63:6-8; 77:11-13; 143:5-6; 119:9-16. These scriptures speak of a person who hungers for God. In the New Testament, we have words of Jesus – Mt. 5:6. Righteous people have an appetite for righteousness. Everything that God wants to happen in our lives begins by learning! To learn and grow in faith means there must be teaching! We can succeed in our bible Study!

I. Knowing God.

A. Phil. 3:7-8, 10 – Paul’s extreme desire to know God. It was his passion.

1. Do we find it exciting to feast on spiritual things? Phil. 4:8-9?

B. Nothing more important than knowing God in a deep, personal way.

1. It is life’s greatest privilege and our most urgent need!

C. Do we have a relationship w/the savior? If so, how deep is it? How personal? Does our spiritual life border on the superficial?

D. Our knowledge of God begins and never ends with Jesus. (John 14:6)

II. Do we regularly take advantage a wonderful opportunity to know God?

A. Consider attending and participating in bible classes.

B. How much of an emphasis do we place on knowing God through bible study?

1. Our attitude about bible class can be a good indicator of the amount of our desire to know more about God.

III. God has provided us with some great tools – let’s use them!

A. We can help each other know God!

B. Let’s continue to upgrade bible classes to best quality of teaching!

1. If we’re in a spiritual slump, let’s renew our commitment to know the great love of God & reverence toward His word!

2. Work together to build enthusiastic; high energy; high quality bible classes!

C. But…let’s improve on what we have! Take it to next level. How?

1. Attend these classes! Hard to have good class if poorly attended.

2. Be prepared & ready to answer/contribute.

3. Begin building enthusiasm…

a) Talk to EVERYONE about them…friends & neighbors.

b) Good bible classes are critical to growth. They are a tool to convert the lost!

4. Exhibit dependability.

a) Many congregations have large %’s of undependable members.

b) Effectiveness of bible classes compromised from teaching and attendance standpoint when this occurs.

Conclusion:

A. Look at the high priestly prayer (John 17). See 17:3

1. Consider our responsibility to live in obedience to the revealed word.

2. Consider 17:7-8, 16-17

3. God wants an intimate & deep personal relationship w/us & this is done by placing His word in our heart.

B. How are you doing? How is your relationship with God?



Our Quest to Know God Introduction: It is tragic when Christians place little emphasis on dining on the spiritual feast that is the word of God! We must be in tune with God! See Psa. 1:1-2; 63:6-8; 77:11-13; 143:5-6; 119:9-16. These scriptures speak of a person who hungers for God. In the New Testament, we have words of Jesus – Mt. 5:6. Righteous people have an appetite for righteousness. Everything that God wants to happen in our lives begins by learning! To learn and grow in faith means there must be teaching! We can succeed in our bible Study! I. Knowing God. A. Phil. 3:7-8, 10 – Paul’s extreme desire to know God. It was his passion. 1. Do we find it exciting to feast on spiritual things? Phil. 4:8-9? B. Nothing more important than knowing God in a deep, personal way. 1. It is life’s greatest privilege and our most urgent need! C. Do we have a relationship w/the savior? If so, how deep is it? How personal? Does our spiritual life border on the superficial? D. Our knowledge of God begins and never ends with Jesus. (John 14:6) II. Do we regularly take advantage a wonderful opportunity to know God? A. Consider attending and participating in bible classes. B. How much of an emphasis do we place on knowing God through bible study? 1. Our attitude about bible class can be a good indicator of the amount of our desire to know more about God. III. God has provided us with some great tools – let’s use them! A. We can help each other know God! B. Let’s continue to upgrade bible classes to best quality of teaching! 1. If we’re in a spiritual slump, let’s renew our commitment to know the great love of God & reverence toward His word! 2. Work together to build enthusiastic; high energy; high quality bible classes! C. But…let’s improve on what we have! Take it to next level. How? 1. Attend these classes! Hard to have good class if poorly attended. 2. Be prepared & ready to answer/contribute. 3. Begin building enthusiasm… a) Talk to EVERYONE about them…friends & neighbors. b) Good bible classes are critical to growth. They are a tool to convert the lost! 4. Exhibit dependability. a) Many congregations have large %’s of undependable members. b) Effectiveness of bible classes compromised from teaching and attendance standpoint when this occurs. Conclusion: A. Look at the high priestly prayer (John 17). See 17:3 1. Consider our responsibility to live in obedience to the revealed word. 2. Consider 17:7-8, 16-17 3. God wants an intimate & deep personal relationship w/us & this is done by placing His word in our heart. B. How are you doing? How is your relationship with God?