1. The Crisis of Belief Exodus 3:11 – 4:17 Terry M. Smoak
EXPERIENCING GOD:
The Crisis of Belief
Exodus 3:11 – 4:17
Terry M. Smoak

2. 1. God is always at work around us.
THE PROGRESSION OF THE REALITIES OF EXPERIENCING GOD
1. God is always at work around us.

3. THE PROGRESSION OF THE REALITIES OF EXPERIENCING GOD
2. God pursues a continuing love relationship with us that is real and personal.

4. 3. God invites us to become involved with Him and His work.
THE PROGRESSION OF THE REALITIES OF EXPERIENCING GOD
3. God invites us to become involved with Him and His work.

5. THE PROGRESSION OF THE REALITIES OF EXPERIENCING GOD
4. God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes and His ways.

6. EXPERIENCING GOD: THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
God’s invitation for us to work with Him always leads to a ________________ that requires __________________.
crisis of belief
faith and action

7. The Nature of the Crisis of Belief
EXPERIENCING GOD: THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
The Nature of the Crisis of Belief
•the crisis concerning ____________
(Exodus 3:10 – 12)
God is not looking for a polished spiritual resume, but rather a trusting, willing servant!
•the crisis concerning __________________
(Exodus 3:12 – 22)
•the crisis concerning _______________
(Exodus 4:1 – 9)
(Exodus 4:10 – 17
God’s plan
God’s presence
God’s power
God’s equipping

8. •__________ God’s track record.
EXPERIENCING GOD: THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
How to Overcome
the Crisis of Belief
•__________ God’s track record.
(Jeremiah 32:27)
•_____ your struggles on Jesus.
(Mark 9:24)
•__________ God’s provision.
(1 Thessalonians 5:24)
Examine

9. Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?”

10. •__________ God’s track record.
EXPERIENCING GOD: THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
How to Overcome
the Crisis of Belief
•__________ God’s track record.
(Jeremiah 32:27)
•_____ your struggles on Jesus.
(Mark 9:24)
•__________ God’s provision.
(1 Thessalonians 5:24)
Examine
Lay

11. Mark 9:24
Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.”

12. •__________ God’s track record.
EXPERIENCING GOD: THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
How to Overcome
the Crisis of Belief
•__________ God’s track record.
(Jeremiah 32:27)
•_____ your struggles on Jesus.
(Mark 9:24)
•__________ God’s provision.
(1 Thessalonians 5:24)
Examine
Lay
Embrace

13. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.
1 Thessalonians 5:24
Faithful is He who calls you,
and He also will bring it to pass.

14. •__________ God’s track record.
EXPERIENCING GOD: THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
How to Overcome
the Crisis of Belief
•__________ God’s track record.
(Jeremiah 32:27)
•_____ your struggles on Jesus.
(Mark 9:24)
•__________ God’s provision.
(1 Thessalonians 5:24)
Examine
Lay
Embrace

15. EXPERIENCING GOD:
THE CRISIS OF BELIEF
(Exodus 3:11 – 4:17)
God’s invitation for us to work with Him always leads to a crisis of belief that leads to faith & action.