Description

Summary

This blog series focused on overcoming the 5 most common misconceptions about God; Distant God (far away, not interested), Grandfather God (nice but old and out of touch), Schoolteacher God (someone you need to please and avoid punishment from), Angry/Judgmental God (all about right and wrong), Mystical God (weird, works in mysterious ways, etc.). Your whole Christian life will flow from the image you have of God. These writings will give you a great foundation for a healthy relationship with God.

Scriptures

• Hebrews 5:12
• Romans 5:1
• Romans 3:22
• 2 Cor. 5:21
• Phillipians 3:7-9
• Hebrews 4:15
• Romans 3:20
• Hebrews 13:8

Ch. 5 Outline - The God I Wish You Knew

• Distant God (far away, not interested) - say he’s too busy like SNL
• Grandfather God (nice but old and out of touch) -
  
  I understand the logic behind this reasoning. The fact that the Bible was written like 2,000 years ago. Society has evolved so it makes sense to people that Jesus’ teachings are no longer relevant to today’s culture
  
  God is a genius in all aspects of life. At least have the decency to be intrigued :).
  
• Schoolteacher God (someone you need to please and avoid punishment from) - son or servant mentality?
• Angry/Judgmental God (all about right and wrong) - misunderstanding of why the law was given.
• Mystical God (weird, works in mysterious ways, etc.) - he works in different ways but they can be understood. He’s the same yesterday, today and forever. He is consistent. You can know Him, just a matter of giving Him time.

Questions

1. What are the 5 most common misconceptions mentioned in this section? Do you agree? Any one of those you had to personally overcome in your relationship with God?
2. What does eating do for us? Where do we get our strength from in the Christian life?
3. What is the meat of the word of God? Why?
4. Where does Jesus make His home? How does that make you feel?
5. What was the purpose of the 10 commandments?
6. Did God come after Adam & Eve in the Garden before or after they sinned? Christ died for us while we were yet what? What does this show us about the character of God?
7. How do you determine the value of something? If a drop of Jesus’ blood was still available today, how much do you think it would sell for on Amazon? What does this tell us about the value God places on us?
8. What is the main problem in terms of people coming to God? Why do you think that is? How can we help combat that?
9. What is the difference between having a son and servant mentality? Which do you relate to and why?
10. Is God more like a taskmaster or ice sculpture? Think about how you experience this in your life and share with your group.