Name That Verse
I am God and there is no other; I am God and there is none like me
Isaiah 46:9b
List three contrasting attributes between God and Idols
Manmade, temporary, and inactive vs self existing, eternal, active
List 5 things that show that no one is like God and can do the things God can do
Creation, Part the sea, the flood, pardon sin, resurrection, ect
What are the three Omnies of God? What do they mean?
God is Omnipotent (all-powerful), Omniscient (all-knowing), and Omnipresent (everywhere)
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And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together
Colossians 1:17
What does it mean when we say God is the owner of the world?
He has the right to rule or govern the world, and has control over it and direct its use. He is in charge of it. He is the creator, owner, and sustainer of this world.
Give 2 examples when God acted in anticipation to a dire situation
God sent Joseph to warn the pharaoh about the famine (interpret dreams, put Pharoah in jail so he could meet the cupbearer, Told Noah to build a boat and warn about the flood), etc
What is Foreknowledge?
Knowledge of something before it happens
What does it mean to be made in the image of God? What about Christians?
Man is to reflect God’s character. Christians are to reflect Christ in an even greater way, striving to be like him in the grace he supplies
The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all
Psalm 103:19
Why is God always righteous?
God can’t act in an unrighteous way because he is the ultimate and fixed standard of goodness—to be unrighteous is against His very nature
Give 3 examples when God chose to fulfill his purpose through people who are limited
Nineveh and Jonah, Moses/Pharoah, etc
What does thwart mean?
To successfully oppose, prevent from accomplishing a purpose; to frustrate
As humans, why are there times when we plan to do/accomplish something but fail (Hint: There are two parts):
Because we are limited as humans but also because it is not what God intended in his plan for us.
Oh Lord God, you have only begun to show your servant your greatness and your mighty hand. For what god is there on heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours?
Deuteronomy 3:24
Would God ever fail to fulfill his purpose?
No, God is not limited in any way, he can do all things. He knows all things and can do all things and has the authority to do it.
How does Nehemiah 2:1-8 show God's providence?
It shows God’s eye and a hand: Give saw the condition of Jerusalem and Nehmiah’s desire to build the wall, God gave Nehemiah the king’s favor
Define Providence
God Sees everything and God works in everything that happens in the world
Why does God have the right to judge sin? Does anyone deserve mercy?
God has the right to judge sin because All of God’s purposes are right. No one deserves mercy as all have fallen short of the glory of God. We are sinners before God.
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will
Ephesians 1:11
What is God worthy of?
God has the right, power and wisdom to rule the universe.
The Bible claims that God holds together the universe—All things in creation are sustained by his upholding power. Give two verses that support this statement from the Bible:
Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:3
What does ordain mean?
To determine something will happen
What can we do practically to trust God for the future (Hint: 3 parts):
Do not rely ourselves but on God; Pray, stay on God and seek his kingdom. Always run and turn back to him