THE GOD OF THE BIBLE
(A Jesus Disciple Resource)
(A Jesus Disciple Resource)
LESSON TWO
RELATIONAL COMPANION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Lesson Two. In this lesson we’ll see how God is not only our Generous Creator, He’s also a Relational Companion. Many people think of God as distant, unaware and silent. Today we’ll see that the God of the Bible is just the opposite. He is close, very aware, and loves to communicate with us. Before we begin, let’s open in prayer.
[Open in prayer]
As we read a passage of Scripture in John 15, let’s consider several questions, including:
Scripture Reading: Read John 15:9-17.
DISCUSSION
Okay, our first discussion question is:
1. How many Persons of the Godhead are there?
[Discuss Question #1]
Let me sum up this first answer like this: There is only one God, but God is three Persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And all three of them love us and want to be in relationship with us.
Okay, let’s move on to our second discussion question:
2. What evidences do we see in John 15:9-17 that God desires a close relationship with us?
[Discuss Question #2]
Now before we discuss the third question, let me share that the Bible teaches us that God speaks to us, listens to us, and desires to answer our prayers. For example, Jesus said in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (ESV)
So for all who choose to follow Jesus, He said you will hear His voice. That doesn’t mean you’ll hear Him speak in an audible voice, but you will hear Him.
In Jeremiah 33:3 God said this:
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” (NASB 2020)
And James 1:5 says:
“If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won’t correct you for asking.” (CEV)
And Psalm 46:1 tells us that God is always available and ready to help us. It says:
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (NLT)
The bottom line: The God of the Bible is a very loving and relational God. He is not only willing to communicate with us, He loves to. In fact, He created us in His image and likeness so that He could relate to us. So let’s move on to the third discussion question:
3. How should knowing this about God change our relationship with Him?
[Discuss Question #3]
Now let me ask one final question:
4. Who should you teach this to?
[Discuss Question #4]
As we close in prayer, I want to encourage you to let God know that you’d like relationship with Him. He deeply loves you and wants to help you in every part of your life. As I pray, I invite you to pray too, and to ask God for help for whatever you’re going through. And if you’re ready to follow Jesus and be forgiven from your sins, tell Him that too. He’s always ready to save and forgive people.
[Close in prayer]
CONCLUSION
Now don’t miss our next lesson. We’ll be studying how our Generous Creator and Relational Companion is also a Loving Father.
Welcome to Lesson Two. In this lesson we’ll see how God is not only our Generous Creator, He’s also a Relational Companion. Many people think of God as distant, unaware and silent. Today we’ll see that the God of the Bible is just the opposite. He is close, very aware, and loves to communicate with us. Before we begin, let’s open in prayer.
[Open in prayer]
As we read a passage of Scripture in John 15, let’s consider several questions, including:
- How many Persons of the Godhead are there?
- What evidences do we see in this passage that God desires a close relationship with us?
- How should knowing this about God change our relationship with Him?
Scripture Reading: Read John 15:9-17.
DISCUSSION
Okay, our first discussion question is:
1. How many Persons of the Godhead are there?
To get the discussion started, let me read Luke 3:21-22 which should help us answer this question.
Read Luke 3:21-22.
[Discuss Question #1]
Let me sum up this first answer like this: There is only one God, but God is three Persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And all three of them love us and want to be in relationship with us.
Okay, let’s move on to our second discussion question:
2. What evidences do we see in John 15:9-17 that God desires a close relationship with us?
[Discuss Question #2]
Now before we discuss the third question, let me share that the Bible teaches us that God speaks to us, listens to us, and desires to answer our prayers. For example, Jesus said in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (ESV)
So for all who choose to follow Jesus, He said you will hear His voice. That doesn’t mean you’ll hear Him speak in an audible voice, but you will hear Him.
In Jeremiah 33:3 God said this:
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” (NASB 2020)
And James 1:5 says:
“If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won’t correct you for asking.” (CEV)
And Psalm 46:1 tells us that God is always available and ready to help us. It says:
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (NLT)
The bottom line: The God of the Bible is a very loving and relational God. He is not only willing to communicate with us, He loves to. In fact, He created us in His image and likeness so that He could relate to us. So let’s move on to the third discussion question:
3. How should knowing this about God change our relationship with Him?
[Discuss Question #3]
Now let me ask one final question:
4. Who should you teach this to?
[Discuss Question #4]
As we close in prayer, I want to encourage you to let God know that you’d like relationship with Him. He deeply loves you and wants to help you in every part of your life. As I pray, I invite you to pray too, and to ask God for help for whatever you’re going through. And if you’re ready to follow Jesus and be forgiven from your sins, tell Him that too. He’s always ready to save and forgive people.
[Close in prayer]
CONCLUSION
Now don’t miss our next lesson. We’ll be studying how our Generous Creator and Relational Companion is also a Loving Father.