Week 1: The Character of God
Objective: To understand the character of God and His attributes.
- Scripture Passages:
- Exodus 34:6-7
- Psalm 145:8-9
- Romans 11:33-36
Discussion Questions:
- What do the selected passages reveal about God’s character?
- How does knowing God’s character impact our relationship with Him?
- Why is it important to understand God’s attributes?
Homework Assignment: Reflect on the attributes of God discussed and spend time in prayer thanking Him for His character.
Week 2: The Love of God
Objective: To explore the depth and significance of God’s love for humanity.
- Scripture Passages:
- John 3:16
- Romans 5:8
- 1 John 4:7-12
Discussion Questions:
- How does God demonstrate His love for humanity in the selected passages?
- What does it mean for us to love God in return?
- How does understanding God’s love impact our relationships with others?
Homework Assignment: Meditate on the love of God and seek opportunities to demonstrate love to others in practical ways.
Week 3: The Holiness of God
Objective: To grasp the significance of God’s holiness and how it impacts our lives.
- Scripture Passages:
- Isaiah 6:1-7
- 1 Peter 1:15-16
- Revelation 4:8
Discussion Questions:
- What is the significance of God’s holiness?
- How does God’s holiness impact our understanding of sin?
- How can we reflect God’s holiness in our daily lives?
Homework Assignment: Reflect on areas of your life that may not align with God’s holiness and seek His forgiveness and transformation.
Week 4: The Justice of God
Objective: To understand God’s justice and how it intersects with His love and mercy.
- Scripture Passages:
- Deuteronomy 10:17-18
- Isaiah 30:18
- Romans 2:5-6
Discussion Questions:
- How do God’s justice and mercy coexist?
- What is the role of justice in God’s plan for humanity?
- How should the understanding of God’s justice affect our interactions with others?
Homework Assignment: Reflect on a time when you experienced God’s justice or mercy in your life and journal about it.
Week 5: The Sovereignty of God
Objective: To explore the concept of God’s sovereignty and its implications for our lives.
- Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 115:3
- Isaiah 46:9-10
- Daniel 4:35
Discussion Questions:
- What does it mean for God to be sovereign?
- How does the sovereignty of God impact our understanding of prayer?
- What comfort can we find in knowing that God is sovereign?
Homework Assignment: Spend time reflecting on the sovereignty of God and journal about how it affects your perspective on life.
Week 6: The Grace of God
Objective: To understand the concept of God’s grace and its transformative power in our lives.
- Scripture Passages:
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- Titus 2:11-12
Discussion Questions:
- What is grace, and how is it different from mercy?
- How does God’s grace impact our salvation and daily lives?
- How can we extend grace to others as God has extended it to us?
Homework Assignment: Reflect on instances of God’s grace in your life and write a thanksgiving prayer.
Week 7: The Faithfulness of God
Objective: To explore the faithfulness of God and how it provides security and hope for believers.
- Scripture Passages:
- 2 Timothy 2:13
- Lamentations 3:22-23
- Hebrews 13:5
Discussion Questions:
- How has God demonstrated His faithfulness throughout history?
- How does the faithfulness of God impact our trust in Him?
- What assurances do we have of God’s faithfulness in Scripture?
Homework Assignment: Reflect on times when you doubted God’s faithfulness and how He proved Himself faithful in the end.
Week 8: Knowing God Intimately
Objective: To cultivate a deeper relationship with God through prayer, study, and reflection.
- Scripture Passages:
- Philippians 3:10
- James 4:8
- Psalm 19:14
Discussion Questions:
- How can we pursue a deeper relationship with God?
- What practices can help us know God more intimately?
- How does knowing God intimately transform our lives?
Homework Assignment: Commit to spending daily time in prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation to deepen your relationship with God.