Experiencing God August 19, 2018
Jesus Not a philosophy Not a religion – man’s working toward God Living true God, creator of heaven and earth, came in human form, died on the cross for our sins, raised to life, working in our lives today
Not to just know about Knowing about a person is OK Knowing a person, having a relationship with them, is far better Same with Jesus Jesus wants us to experience his love, not just know about it Not a one-time thing
God reveals himself in Experiences Yahweh – I AM – Exodus 3:13-14 El Roi – God who Sees Me – Gen 16:13 Yahweh Yireh – The Lord Will Provide – Gen 22:14 Yahweh Rapha – The Lord who heals you – Ex 15:26 Yahweh Nissi – The Lord My Banner – Ex 17:15 Yahweh Shalom – The Lord is Peace – Judges 6:24; Ephesians 2:14-16 Abba Father – My Father – Galatians 4:6
Names and Experiences of God God My Savior – called to new life God My Father – father’s death God My Holy One – call to separation God My Provider – place to live God My Director – direction for seminary God My Locator – move to Atlanta God My Work Giver – work provided God My Leader – call to begin a new church God My Peace – in the middle of busyness
God’s Characteristics and Actions Love Hope Joy Peace Righteousness Faithfulness … Changes in Us Forgiveness Peace Provision Healing Belonging Direction …
Experiencing God At Church At Work At Home