Learn Exodus 33:7-11 - Now Moses used
to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the
“tent of meeting.” Anyone inquiring of the Lord would go to
the tent of meeting outside the camp. And whenever Moses went out
to the tent, all the people rose and stood at the entrances to their
tents, watching Moses until he entered the tent. As Moses went
into the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and stay at the
entrance, while the Lord spoke with Moses. Whenever the people
saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they all stood
and worshiped, each at the entrance to their tent. The Lord would
speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would
return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the
tent.
Main
Idea
This week we
starting a new sermon series called “Christian to the Core”. In four weeks we
will study four core values that could help us to understand what it really
means to be sons/daughters of God. To be Christian to the core is to have an
intimate and growing relationship with the God of the universe. God looks for
consecrated men and women who live life from an intimate relationship with God.
The bible is filled with images of God’s desire for a personal relationship
with individuals. In Exodus 33:7-12, we read of a powerful account of God
meeting with Moses as he led the people toward the Promised Land. Just as God
spoke to Moses face to face, he desires a personal relationship with you and
has provided a pathway of spiritual disciplines to help you overcome any
barriers to going deeper with him. The path is found in spiritual disciplines,
which include worship, Bible study, prayer and service.
Know
What
God longs for us to
have his mind and see things the way he sees. He promises to meet us if we choose
to go deeper in our relationship with him.
So
What
We develop
intimacy with god intentionally as we walk each day with God. The journey
enriches us with moments of profound insight, life transforming guidance, and
personal experience of God’s love.
Now
What
This week, consider
your relationship with God. What can you do today to begin mowing towards
greater intimacy?
Discuss…
- Think about each of the four primary disciples, and think what can you do in each area to move more toward deeper intimacy?
- In worship I will…
- In Bible study I will…
- In Prayer I will…
- In service I will…
Next
Steps…
This week, talk
with another Christian as discuss how he or she maintains a vibrant
relationship with the Lord through worship, Scripture reading, prayer and
service. Based on the feedback you receive, write down three suggestions that
will help you develop a more intimate relationship with God. Think of how you
will apply these to your life.
Let’s pray… Almighty God, give me the strength and
wisdom to prioritize my relationship with you. Help me spend time in quietness
and reflection. Open my heart and speak to me. Take me deeper in my
relationship with you so I might experience the fullness of your presence in my
life.
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