Approaching God

Approaching God

Approaching God

Supplemental Adult Study for 7.12.20

Video Thoughts for Discussion/Meditation

  • What are your thoughts from the video?  Is there anything new that you learned?  What did you agree/disagree with from the video?
  • What is your mindset when you approach God in the following ways?
    • Prayer?
    • Song?
    • Collective Worship?

Further Texts

  • Isaiah 6
    • What do we learn about God in this text?
    • What do we learn about the relationship between Isaiah and God from verse 5?
    • Think carefully about the character of Isaiah.  Are you surprised that he felt so out of place or inadequate in the presence of God?
    • It appears that his mindset is different by verse 8.  Why do you think Isaiah was suddenly motivated to go out for God?
    • Verses 9-13 show that his task would be extremely difficult.  
      • How would he overcome the inevitable discouragement?
      • Would his diligence in this task be influenced by how he approached God?  Why or why not?

Concluding Thoughts

  • Do you need to pay closer attention to how you approach God?
  • Do you ever feel uncomfortable when approaching God?  Why or why not?
  • Read Galatians 4.1-7 and 1 John 3.1-3.  How do these truths affect our mindset as we approach God?