Hunger and Thirst For God
What is a hunger and thirst for God?
A desire to spend time with and be more like him
Why should we fear God?
Because he is an all powerful judge
How many stones were taken from the Jordan to build a memorial
12
What is talking to God called?
Jesus reveals that he is the only one who can satisfy someone's hunger and thirst for God when he says "I am the __ of life"
what does a life without the fear of God look like?
Sinful and reckless
What was the purpose of the memorial at the Jordan?
So that future generations could remember what God had done for them.
Why is it important that we spend time with God?
It helps us grow in our relationship with him. (Answers may vary)
What does Jesus say will happen to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness in Mathew 5:6
Explain an event in Joshua's life that showed his fear of the Lord.
He wasn't afraid of conquering the promised land because he knew God was with him
Was the memorial built by the Israelites something that God commanded them to do or they thought of by themselves?
Commanded by God
Give me three ways you can spend time with God
Praying, reading the Bible, Worship, etc
What type of water does Jesus offer?
Living water
Fill in the blank: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of ___"
wisdom
Answers will vary
What will happen if we stop spending time with God?
We will become more and more like this world
Where does a hunger and thirst for God come from?
The Holy Spirit inside of every believer
We are supposed to Fear God but God also commands "do not be afraid." Explain how we can fear God and not be afraid at the same time.
God is unchanging and merciful to those who humble themselves
Give another example of a time God commanded Israelites or believers to remember something in the Bible?
remember the passover, take communion, etc
What happens when you spend more time with God
You hunger and thirst to spend more time with him and you become more like him