# 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