For many people the idea of knowing God seems impossible. If he or it even exists, it’s “out there,” distant, intangible, too large and removed for us to really know what he/it is on any concrete level… At most God is something we can only catch glimpses of.
But Jesus gave us a different picture. A picture of a heavenly Father who knows us and who we can know personally and intimately.
Main Points:
[01:24] According to Jesus, God is a Person who wants us to know him personally.
[01:57] We discover who God really is when we practice the art of following Jesus.
[03:03] Jesus said that knowing him was the only path to truly knowing God.
[05:53] We know God by studying Jesus.
[07:02] If studying lets you know a lot about Jesus but doesn’t change you to love like Jesus… it’s worthless.
[07:51] Embodying Jesus’ love is our highest goal and the mark of true spiritual maturity.
[09:39] Fellowship is coming together to study and practice the art of following Jesus together
[10:16] Consistently being with each other allows us to consistently love and strengthen each other.
[13:41] We study Jesus on our own and together so we can make our King’s purpose and life our purpose and life.
[14:36] The art of following Jesus is the art of knowing and experiencing God in our lives now.
Invitation:
– Read the Gospels regularly.
– Commit to consistently practicing fellowship.
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you describe the growth/change/development/progression of how you view God over the course of your life?
2. In your own words, how would you describe the relationship between studying Jesus and practicing fellowship? What benefits do you think you would see from incorporating both into your life?
3. Read John 15:1-17. What stands out to you in light of this message?
4. What are some ways you can “study Jesus” in the coming month? How might you incorporate fellowship into that study?
5. How can your group pray with you this week?
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