John 14:7-12
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If you’ve been listening regularly, you know that we are currently studying in the Gospel of John. Today the title is “How to Experience God” before we get into today’s lesson with J Mark, I want to share two verses with you as we think about Experiencing God.
The first verse is Hebrews 11:6; it says, But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. This verse tells us we must believe that He is. There are some who cannot get beyond this part. They say I can’t believe there is a God. This is unfortunate because then they never be able to know God and experience Him. I want to clarify: denying God’s existence is not the same as doubting His power or goodness; most people have gone through a hard time where we question God. This is not the same as declaring there is No God. Thankfully God is patient and merciful toward us in either situation.
The second verse is Ecclesiastes 3:11; it says, “God has put eternity in their hearts.” This verse applies to all people. I love how the Bible is not limited to a specific time or a certain culture. The truth from Scripture is for people everywhere all the time. Now this phrase “eternity in our hearts” explains a reality many of us have experienced. We long for things eternal. Life here on earth can be good, and we thank God for all we have. But at the same time, things can be very hard. We have diseases, and there is death. When we experience these things, we long for a better place. We want to live; we want to live where there is no death, where sin has not tarnished a thing.
You see, I think this is “eternity in our hearts” We were created for more than life on this earth. God put that in us, so we don’t become satisfied here. So, in the good times and the hard times, we are walking with God and worshipping Him, and this is how we can Experience God. We look forward to hearing from J Mark as he teaches us more about Experiencing God. Please turn with us to John 14. Thanks again for joining us; we’re so glad you’re here.
Many long for God. But where can He be found? Is God real, or is He only an idea—perhaps even an escape idea?
I’m glad to tell you God is real. We can see the facts about God all around us. The Apostle Paul writing to the Romans, told them, “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse” Romans 1:20.
That tells us God has not left Himself without evidence of the fact that He is real, so much so that the Apostle argued that the invisible things are understood by the things that one can see.
Now, let’s talk about HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD. When God created the first man, Adam, the Bible tells us that He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and Adam became a living soul.
The Bible further tells us that when God created Adam, He created him in His image and likeness. That means that the first man, Adam, was fit for fellowship with...
