This innovative resource will help you think realistically and practically about who God is. It will help you understand what the Scriptures have to say about him, and how to make him a part of your daily experience. These handouts can be used for personal study, but can also be used in a Sunday school class or small group.
Session One
Understanding God Through the Trinity
We better understand God when we better understand the Trinity.
John 10:22–38; 13:31–32; 15:26; 17:1–5; Romans 5:5; 8:26–27; 11:33–36; Ephesians 1:17; Hebrews 7:24–25; 1 John 2:5–6; 4:16
Session Two
Understanding God Through the Cross
The Cross is essential to understanding God.
Genesis 3:13–15; Psalm 107:10–12, 17–18; Isaiah 53:2–12; 59:1–2; Matthew 18:11–14; 24:3–12; John 1:1–5, 14; Romans 3:10–12, 20–28; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:13–16; Philippians 2:5–8; 1 Peter 1:18–19; 1 John 4:7–11
Session Three
Understanding God Through the Resurrection
Jesus encounters individuals in unique ways that allow them to recognize him as the risen Lord.
Luke 24:36–49; John 10:2–6; 20; 21
Session Four
Understanding God Through His Blessings
Does God always bless believers?
1 Chronicles 4:9–10; Joshua 1:8; Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 18:18–24
Session Five
Understanding God Through Freedom and Grace
Why did an omniscient God create humankind knowing that so many would reject him?
Deuteronomy 29:24–29; Joshua 1:6–8; Psalm 139:1–3; Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 3:21–26; 2 Corinthians 5:18–21; Ephesians 2:5–9
Session Six
Understanding God Through His Love and Power
The Scriptures demand that we both love and fear God.
Psalm 19:9; 111:10; Isaiah 8:12–13; Matthew 10:28; Romans 11:20–22; 1 Corinthians 10:11–12; Hebrews 10:31; 1 John 4:18
Session Seven
Understanding God Through His Anger
We learn a lot about God through what makes him angry.
Exodus 22:21–24; Deuteronomy 6:13–15; 2 Samuel 6:1–11; Psalm 4; John 2:13–22; Ephesians 4:26–27
Session Eight
Understanding God Through His Mercy
God's mercy tells us a great deal about him.
Exodus 8:1–15; Psalm 51:1–2, 10–13; 119:21, 24; Proverbs 16:2, 25; Jeremiah 17:9–10; Daniel 2:1–23; Matthew 5:1–12; Mark 5:1–20; Luke 6:27–36; John 3:19–21; Acts 9:1–22; Ephesians 4:21–32; 1 Timothy 1:12–17; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Titus 3:3–8; Hebrews 4:12–13; James 1:21–25; 2:12–26; 1 Peter 1:3–5; Jude 1:20–23; Revelation 3:17–20
Session Nine
Understanding God Through Our Pain
Learning from Job what God is like.
Job 1:6–12; 13:15; 42:1–3; Daniel 10:2–5, 11–14; Romans 8:19; Ephesians 3:7–12; Philippians 1:20; Hebrews 12:4–13
Session Ten
Understanding God Through His Protection
If God is faithful to protect his people, why is life still so hard?
Matthew 10; Romans 2:5–11; 1 Corinthians 15:12–19; Ephesians 6:10–18; Revelation 20:11–15
Session Eleven
Understanding God Through His Choices
Why did an omniscient God create humankind, knowing that people in every generation would reject him?
Psalm 111:7–9; Ezekiel 18:23; Acts 9:10–20; Romans 8:28–30; 9:14–21
Session Twelve
Understanding God Through Our Experiences
God reveals himself in countless ways every day.
Isaiah 55:8–9; Matthew 2:1–2; 10:40–42; 25:31–40; Mark 8:31–33; Luke 2:1–38; John 1:1, 14; Acts 2:1–13; 9:1–5; Romans 8:18–27; 1 Corinthians 2:6–16; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:15–20; Hebrews 11:1–3, 39–40; Revelation 1:4–8
Total number of pages—108 pages
