Lecture 4: Developing a Relationship with God

Questions

• Do you know who God is, really?
• What do you know about Him?
• Does He exist in your life? If so, in what way?
• Where is He on your priority list?
• Do you have a relationship with Him?

To some people, God is...

• A resource center... a divine vending machine
  • Do you seek Him? Or do you seek His blessings?
  • Do I want to know you, Lord, or do I want to get something from you?
• A routine... a habit

• A theology...

How do I develop a relationship with God?

Who is God to me? How do I develop a relationship with Him?

1. Seek Him - actively pursue.
   • If you seek Him, you will find Him.
2. Find Him
3. Know Him
   • Communicate with Him
   • Visit His House Regularly
4. Love Him
   • "Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." (1 John 4:7-8)
   • "If you love Me, keep My commandments."
5. Follow Him
   • "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." (John 10:27)
   • "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." (Luke 9:23)
   • To do His commandments, to listen to Him, etc.
6. Be Like Him

What does it really mean to have a relationship with Christ?

Colossians 3:12-15