1. Experiencing God
August 19, 2018

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. God’s Characteristics and Actions
Love
Hope
Joy
Peace
Righteousness
Faithfulness …
Changes in Us
Forgiveness
Peace
Provision
Healing
Belonging
Direction …

7. Experiencing God
At Church
At Work
At Home