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Forgotten God
- 1. Forgotten God AReal Relationship
- 2. When we areat our wits’ end for an answer, then the Holy Spirit can give us an answer. But how can He give us an answer when we are still well supplied with all sorts of answers of our own? Karl Barth
- 3. Insecurity Nothing worsethan living in insecurity Fear Uncertainty Where do I stand with God? Nothing better than being absolutely sure that the most powerful Being in the universe adores you as His own child The Holy Spirit offers us that confidence
- 4. Insecurity “ Livingfaithfully” and “serving God” “ Trying Harder” “ Doing better next time” The Holy Spirit diverts us from this path Allows us to enjoy: Intimacy Security Encouragement We can then serve God as a beloved child instead of a guilt-ridden slave
- 5. Being Known Butnow that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? Galatians 4:9
- 6. Known By GodImagine God saying: I know (your name here) Many say that they are children of God – but… Are they empty words? Do you know Him? Are you known by Him?
- 7. Holy Spirit AssuranceBecause you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." So you are no longer slaves, but God's children; and since you are his children, he has made you also heirs. Galatians 4:6-7
- 8. Holy Spirit AssuranceHe assures us of our right standing with God He assures us of God’s love for us He assures believers of the gift of new life in Christ He assures us we have nothing to fear because We are His children He is powerful We are accepted, fully and unconditionally
- 9. Romans 8:15-17 TheSpirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
- 10. Well, I justdon’t experience that kind of intimacy with God…my spirit never cries our Abba, Father.
- 11. Two Possible ObstaclesComfort Maybe Your Life is Too Safe Volume Maybe Your Life is Too Loud
- 12. Comfort Necessity promotesnearness "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say ." Luke 12:11-12
- 13. Comfort The HolySpirit guides us in desperate situations On trial for your beliefs Asked why we believe in a God that allows (fill in the most recent world tragedy) Personal loss He is known as the Comforter Why do we need to experience the Comforter if our lives are comfortable?
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- 15. Volume Multitasking hasbecome the norm Talking on the telephone Checking emails Playing the Wii Difficult to have an uninterrupted conversation Distractions are everywhere We’ve lost the art of focusing
- 16. Volume Jesus sawthe need for “quiet time” Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Our lack of intimacy may stem from our unwillingness to unplug and shut off communication from all others to be alone with Him
- 17. Volume Takes disciplineto “turn down the volume” Be still (Ps. 46:10) Listen (1 Kings 19:11-13) Wait (Acts 1:4) By practicing this, we allow the Spirit to be intimate with us and deepen our relationship with Him
- 18. The Promise ofthe Spirit John 14-16 Jesus promises His followers will have peace and comfort when the Spirit comes The Spirit resides in us We are His temple – how intimate is that?
- 19. The Promise ofthe Spirit Galatians 3: 13-14 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Jesus died so that we could have relationship with the Spirit – should I ignore that?
- 20. Personal Baggage Wehave been chosen, grafted, adopted into the family of God He has chosen to love us We can cry out Abba, Father We sohould not allow the personal baggage of our life to keep us from Him
- 21. Personal Baggage Luke15: 11-32 – The story of the Prodigal Despite his baggage, the Father forgave and restored fellowship with him The Spirit speaks truth to our hearts No condemnation (Rom. 8:1) Nothing can separate us (Rom. 8:39) Faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9)
- 22. Seeking You willseek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD… Jer . 29:13 When’s the last time we sought Him that way? Ask the Spirit to help you lay aside anything that hinders that search.