God's Existence
Finish this Bible verse: The fool says in his heart, "There is no ________." Psalm 14:1
God
Did the Ancient Greeks believe in one God or many gods?
Has anyone seen God?
No. God is spirit and has no physical form. However, He has made his presence known throughout history and people have seen God's son Jesus.
The Bible tells us that you and I were created in God's __________.
Image
Does everyone have a worldview?
Yes
Who is an atheist?
Someone who does not have a belief in a god or God. (A= without/ thiest= one who believes in God)
What do you call a statue or object of a false god created so that people can worship it?
An idol
God spoke to Moses from a burning ___________.
In what ways are we made in God's ________?
We have minds, emotions, a will, a conscience that helps us know right from wrong and a spirit.
Always compare your worldview to ___________.
The Bible
How do we know God exists? (Hint: 3 ways)
God has revealed himself to us through
1) Creation
2) The Bible
3) Jesus
Name other things that can become idols in our lives.
Musician, athletes, actors and actresses, famous preachers, money, power, houses, vacations--anything given too much importance in one's life.
God the Holy Spirit appeared as a ________ descending from heaven on Jesus at his baptism.
Dove. There was also a voice from heaven. "This is my beloved son of whom I am well pleased."
In what ways are God's thoughts different from our thoughts?
God's thoughts are greater than our thoughts.
He knows all things.
He does not think about evil--only good.
What is a worldview?
A way we look at the world and make sense of it.
What is faith?
Faith is a confident belief in God, His love for us and His authority in our lives.
Find and read Isaiah 45:21.
There is no other God besides me. I am the only good God. I am the Savior. There is no other God.
Find and read Colossians 1:15
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation.
Read Psalm 145:8
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.
It makes sense that the God who created our emotions has emotions too.
God always tells me what is _____________.
True
Please find and read Hebrews 11:6.
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him just believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Find and read Jeremiah 10:5
Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them; they can do no harm nor can they do any good.
God appeared to the wandering Israelites as a pillar of ______ at night and a pillar of _________ by day.
Fire at night.
Cloud by day.
God makes choices and expects us to _________ the choices He makes and the commands he gives.
Obey.
God knows right from wrong and knows when we have committed right or wrong.
How do we develop a worldview?
By living life and observing things around us. Also through reading the Bible and understanding how God views the world. Parents and teachers shape this.