Growing Deep in the Christian Life: Returning to Our Roots
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Knowing God: Life’s Major Pursuit Isaiah 6:1 – 5; Jeremiah 9:23 – 24; Daniel 4:33 – 35
The Heart of the Matter The Puritans spoke of “following hard after God” and “setting our face like a flint toward God.” Strange-sounding phrases in today’s fast-paced world! But these words need to be remembered, especially in our generation. There has never been a time in our world’s history when more people are in hot pursuit of more things, more objects, more success. Yet, even when those goals are realized, there is still an ache of heart, an empty void. Why? Because the acquisition of more stuff was never meant to be our life’s major pursuit. These earth-bound pursuits cannot satisfy. Then what can? What, specifically, is life’s most significant and satisfying pursuit? We turn again to Scripture for our answer . . . may we never forget it.
Discovering the Way 1. The Wail of a Weeping Prophet ( Jeremiah 9:23 – 24) Jeremiah lived at a time not unlike our own — a time of selfish, deceitful, and evil people ( Jeremiah 9:1 – 3). And, like those in Jeremiah’s time, we also have forgotten God.
2. The Importance of Knowing God (Selected Scriptures) Knowing God gives me the desire to be like Him, reveals the truth about myself, enables me to interpret my world, makes me strong and secure, and introduces me to things eternal.
Tools for Digging Deeper
Growing Deep in the Christian Life: Returning to Our Roots by Charles R. Swindoll Classic CD series of 23 CDs
Growing Deep in the Christian Life: Essential Truths for Becoming Strong in the Faith by Charles R. Swindoll softcover book
3. The Presence of Incomprehensible Subjects (Selected Scriptures) There are many things about our God which remain mysterious: the Trinity, His glory, His sovereignty, and His majesty. Essential Truths: A Pocket Guide for Growing Deep
Starting Your Journey God is pleased when we walk by faith. God is glorified when we worship in truth. God is honored when we obey His Word. God becomes our Father when we believe in His Son.
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