Knowing Yourself and Your God

by Joe Duke | Jul 11, 2021 | Sermon, Spiritually Healthy

Getting to know God ranks high on the list of life’s most meaningful quests. God has revealed Himself to us. He is knowable. And we can grow to know Him in deeper and deeper ways. But our knowledge of God is always connected to the knowledge of ourselves. As we get to know God, we get to know ourselves. It’s impossible to learn about God in a vacuum. We naturally see ourselves more profoundly as we journey to discover more about God.

Discussion Questions

1. Many people are on a quest to “find themselves” or to experience fulfillment. Why is finding God indispensable to that process of self-discovery?

In His prayer in John 17:3, Jesus gives us insight into knowing God. How does He describe eternal life? How is eternal life more than the duration of time?

Read Philippians 3:7-10. What do you notice about Paul’s desire to “know” Jesus? How would you describe your desire to know Christ?

Take time to read the entire chapter of Psalm 139. What do you learn about the connection between knowing yourself and knowing your God?

The possibility for self-deception is enormous. How do you maintain an accurate assessment of your gifts and your desires? How can you ensure that you are investing your life in things that really matter?

Doubting Doubt

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Receiving forgiveness and experiencing restoration can become pivotal moments that shape our character. Peter received a course correction for life as Jesus gently but powerfully restored their relationship and Peter’s role. Together, we can grow deeper into Jesus’...

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Failing is a common but disappointing life experience that always seems to catch us by surprise. When our failures are placed into the hand of Jesus, he can use even our shortcomings to fuel our growth. Let’s discover the part failure played in Peter’s life and how we...

Forgiveness

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Peter’s Confession and Jesus’ Church

by Titus O'Bryant | May 7, 2023 | Sermon, Unlikely Disciple

Jesus accomplishes his mission through his Church, but our part in a local church can be challenging as well as rewarding. In Matthew 16, we discover part of the foundation for God’s work through his Church and our part in it. How might God be calling you to be part...