Three Wise Guys Lesson 1:  "Experiencing God" Alan McCormick, Jeff Shelton & Paul Swaim November 14, 2010
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"Experiencing God"
by Alan McCormick, Jeff Shelton & Paul Swaim
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
November 14, 2010

What does that mean? Is God something or someone to be experienced? Maybe this is the first time you have considered this concept! Experience carries with it the idea of using our senses, in this case the senses of touch, hearing, and sight. What an awesome thought that the God of heaven wants to touch my life in a way that I can hear and see!

We, the 3 wise guys, want to explore that idea with you this week: today in an informal teaching setting and the rest of this week in some quiet times that we can do together. You don’t get your traditional sermon outline to fill out today. Instead, we are giving you some tools to chart a course to see God in action in scripture and then to reflect on how He is doing that in your life. It is our hope that you will read and reflect this week. Thanks for this opportunity to grow with us over the next 3 weeks.

Experiencing God is like being hit by a tank… When it happens, everyone can tell!

EXODUS 3

• Often, when God reveals Himself to us it is for a specific purpose. Why do you think God has brought you to this exact place at this exact time in your life?

• What does He have in mind for you to do?

• What things are in the way of doing this task? Are you afraid? Can God give you everything you need to live powerfully for Him?

• Offer up a prayer of thanksgiving that you have been able to see God in your life. Ask Him to make it clear to you what it is He wants for you to do. Pray for courage to walk boldly in the world around you.

ISAIAH 6:1-8

• Go back to the day you realized that Jesus came to be your Savior. What did you feel when you realized you were lost without Him?

• Describe how awesome you think God is.

• Since you have experienced God through the cross, in what way will you offer yourself up to Him in service?

• Offer a prayer of praise to God for your salvation.

JOHN 3:1-21

• God so loved the world... Jesus didn’t come to condemn but to save!

• Do you realize that you are the Jesus that God sends to the world today to preach good news? How will you do that?

• The cross is a bridge that spanned a gap that we never could have spanned for ourselves. How are you leading people to a bridge that has saved your life from destruction?

• Describe how thankful you are for the price Jesus paid for you.

• List one person you know who you will do your best to lead to that bridge this year.

• Offer a prayer asking God for wisdom and direction as you help lead someone to a place of hope and safety... a place of eternal life.