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John 4:42, Matthew 4:19. How do i know Him?. Do you want to know him?. Knowing God is what we’re designed for. Some people asked “ How do I know Him more?” Some people asked “How do I know Him more?”
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John 4:42, Matthew 4:19 How do i know Him?
Do you want to know him? • Knowing God is what we’re designed for. • Some people asked “How do I know Him more?” • Some people asked “How do I know Him more?” • First we’ll consider some negative things. Next week we’ll look at the real pursuit of God. • Can’t be half-hearted (Matthew 6:24)
Some verses on how Not to do it. • No formula or rules (Colossians 2:20-22) • No quick way (1 Corinthians 3:1-3) • Not through others (John 4:39-42) • Not in isolation (Ephesians 3:17-19, John 13:34-35) • Not about amassing knowledge (James 2:19) • Not from a position of power (2 Corinthians 4:7)
Following means leaving the nets • The Disciples left the nets (Matthew 4:19) • We need to leave everything that hinders (Hebrews 12:1-3) • Rob Bell’s Nooma DVD “Dust” • Carry the Cross (Luke 14:26-30) • When was the last time faith really hurt?
John 4:42 How much have you grown in faith recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What has your faith cost you recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How can you know Him better? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What mistakes have you made in trying to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What do you need to leave behind to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What are you going to do about His invitation to come? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How much have you grown in faith recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What has your faith cost you recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How can you know Him better? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What mistakes have you made in trying to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What do you need to leave behind to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What are you going to do about His invitation to come? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ John 4:42