September 18th Sermon Discussion Questions

The Presence of God is the Prize

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  1. Why is intimate relationship with God (His personal presence) so central to life as a Christian? More or less central than spiritual disciplines? Righteous living?
  2. Have you ever tried to improve yourself, or become more righteous, in order to earn God’s favor/blessing? What was the result?
  3. Do we bear fruit in order to draw nearer to God? Or does being nearer to God enable us to bear fruit?
  4. The rich young ruler spent his whole life keeping the entire law in his own strength. Can that be considered fruit? What does that say about our own good works during times when we neglect relationship and intimacy with God?
  5. In any relationship, is it possible to enjoy the benefits/blessings of intimacy without actually fostering intimacy with that person? How have you sought that intimacy with God, or plan to do so in the future?
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