University Objectives… (Reviewed)
_________ the Word!
___________ the Word!
_________ the Word!
Semper Vivus: __________________ ____________
“This __________ is ___________!”
“University” Defined:
“An institution of ________________ at the highest ____________.”
Principle 10 (of 12)
The ________________ Principle
I can find ultimate purpose in life only by learning the essentials of intimacy with God through prayer and worship. I must make my relationship with God an everyday encounter. I must learn that the height of happiness is found in a depth of devotion to God. I hereby resolve to choose this course of action daily, and in God’s power I consider it done.
Primary Passage…
One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. — Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
Foundational Premise…
“Premise” Defined:
“A proposition upon which an ___________________ is based or from which a ___________________ is drawn.”
Premise…
“To know a person ___________________ one must spend _______________ time with that person. Knowing God and discerning His will and ways for one’s life requires the cultivating of a ____________ prayer and worship ________________.
SONGS FROM NORTH KOREA …
“The Joy of Bumper Harvest Overflows Amidst the Song of Mechanization”
“Song of Blood Transfusion”
“The Shoes My Brother Bought Fit Me Tight”
THE PRAYING CHRISTIAN (Part 1): “A CALL TO INTIMACY”
Scripture:
Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him! Then he will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring…— Hosea 6:3 (NLT)
Scripture:
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness! — 2 Peter 1:2-3 (NLT)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
Hebrew word for “ways”: _____________
- “A ___________, a ____________, a ____________ of action or _________ of life.”
- “Undertakings or _____________________.”
Dictionary definition of “way”:
- “A ___________ affording _____________ from one ____________ to another.”
- “A usual or habitual _____________ or __________ of being, living or ______________.”
Hebrew word for acknowledge: ____________
KNOWING GOD: FIVE BIBLICAL DEFINITIONS
1. OBSERVATION
Summary: To __________
“Observe” defined: “To __________ carefully with attention to ________________ for the purpose of forming a ____________________.”
From the Latin observare: “To ___________ or ___________.”
Scripture:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)
One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. — Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
2. REFLECTION
Summary: To ___________
“Reflect” defined: “To think _____________ or ___________.”
From the Latin reflectere:“To _______ back.”
“Reflection” Defined: “Careful consideration of some subject ______________, idea or ________________.”
Scripture:
And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are bound for heaven, think about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s Messenger and High Priest. — Hebrews 3:1 (NLT)
O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. — Psalm 48:9 (NLT)
Note what follows “to behold thy beauty”—“to inquire in his temple.” — Psalm 27:4 (KJV)
The NLT uses the expression “meditating in his temple.”
The NIV says, “to seek him in his temple.”
3. EXPERIENCE
Summary: To ___________
“Experience” defined:
- “Something personally _____________________ or __________.”
- “Having been ___________________ by or gained ____________________ through direct __________________________ or participation.”
From the Latin experientia: “The ________ of ________________.”
Scripture:
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. — Ephesians 3:19 (NLT)
If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7 (NLT)
4. INVESTIGATION
Summary: To _____________
“Investigate” defined: “To ___________ by close ___________________ and systematic _______________.”
From the Latin investigare: “To ____________”
From vestigium: “____________________”
Scripture:
O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 (NLT)
Happy are those who obey his decrees and search for him with all their hearts. — Psalm 119:2 (NLT)
5. DIRECT INTIMATE CONTACT
Summary: To ___________
“Cling” defined: “To hold __________ or adhere to something or someone, as by _________________, sticking, ________________ or entwining.”
“To resist ___________________; to remain emotionally _________________; to hold on.”
Scripture:
“As a belt clings to a person’s waist, so I created Judah and Israel to cling to me,” says the Lord. “They were to be my people, my pride, my glory—an honor to my name. But they would not listen to me.” — Jeremiah 13:11 (NLT)
That is why we have a great High Priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us cling to him and never stop trusting him. — Hebrews 4:14 (NLT)
…but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. — Daniel 11:32b (KJV)
“Strong”: _________ and ________________.
“Exploits”: Bold __________ and daring ________.
Scripture:
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived… — Genesis 4:1 (KJV)
“Knew”: ___________
Talk Back Time: (Share what you’ve learned with your small group.)
Discuss (or meditate on) various ways you think intimacy with God can be developed in a practical manner. How is intimacy in marriage a physical analogy to spiritual intimacy with God in birthing vision and kingdom fruit?
Pray Back Time: (Pray what you’ve learned in your small group.)
Ask God to help you cultivate a life of consistent intimacy with Him through daily encounters in prayer and Scripture engagement. Confess areas of your life that you feel may hinder developing such a consistent intimacy.
