Reference

Psalm 33:1-12

This Sunday begins a new series that will take us through the end of summer. It is called “Building Blocks of Christianity” and it is meant to draw from scripture Truths that will sharpen our picture of bedrock foundations in our faith. We hope this series will both enlighten and encourage you and will invite you to consider following Jesus more closely. We are starting with “Who is God?”

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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES  
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WARM UP
What did you think God was like when you were a child?

READ
Attributes of God
1.  Merciful – Exodus 34:6; Ephesians 2:4; Joel 2:13
2.  Patient – Exodus 34:6
3.  Unfailing Love – Psalms 138:2; Micah 7:18
4.  Just – Isaiah 61:8; Deuteronomy 32:4
5.  No favorites – Deuteronomy 10:17
6.  Perfect – Psalm 100:4-5, 119:68; Habakkuk 1:13
7.  Powerful – Psalm 46:6, 147:5; Isaiah 40:28
8.  Wise – Isaiah 55:8-9

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1.  Which of these attributes is the most meaningful to you right now? Why?

2.  Which of these attributes is the most difficult for you to believe? Why?

APPLICATION
When people are trained in the faith, which of these attributes do you think is the most neglected? Why? What affect does this neglect have on them and the Church?

FOR MENTORING
How is your picture of God affecting your desire to be with him today?