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? 

 Seek Him - actively pursue.

 If you seek Him, you will find Him. 

 

 Find Him 

 Know Him

 Communicate with Him 

 Visit His House Regularly 

 

 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." 

 

 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. 

 

 Be Like Him 

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

 Colossians 3:12-15