The Attributes of God

God’s Nearness

1. Understanding God's Nearness
- God's Omnipresence: Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? (Psalm 139:7). God's
presence is everywhere, and His nearness is a constant reality.
- God's Immanence: The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth (Psalm 145:18). God's
nearness is not just spatial but relational.
- God's Indwelling Spirit: Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Holy Spirit's presence within believers signifies God's nearness.

Questions:
1. How does recognizing God's omnipresence affect your daily life?
2. In what ways can you cultivate a deeper awareness of God's nearness?
3. How does the indwelling of the Holy Spirit change your understanding of God's presence?

2. Experiencing God's Nearness through Prayer
- Prayer as Communication: The LORD is near to all who call on Him (Psalm 145:18). Prayer is a direct line to experiencing
God's nearness.
- Prayer in Solitude: But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen (Matthew 6:6). Solitude in prayer fosters intimacy with God.
- Prayer in Community: For where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them (Matthew 18:20). Corporate prayer
enhances the experience of God's nearness.

Questions:
1. How can you make prayer a more integral part of your daily routine?
2. What role does solitude play in your prayer life?
3. How can praying with others enhance your experience of God's presence?

3. Recognizing God's Nearness in Scripture
- Scripture as God's Voice: All Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is a primary means through which God
communicates His nearness.
- Meditation on the Word: I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You (Psalm 119:11). Meditating on
Scripture brings us closer to God.
- Scripture in Daily Life: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). God's Word guides us and
assures us of His presence.
Questions:
1. How can you incorporate more Scripture reading into your daily life?
2. What are some ways to meditate on God's Word throughout the day?
3. How does Scripture help you feel God's nearness in challenging times?

4. Sensing God's Nearness in Worship
- Worship as an Encounter: God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). Worship is a
profound way to experience God's nearness.
- Music and Praise: Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth (Psalm 96:1). Music can draw us into the
presence of God.
- Worship in Spirit and Truth: Authentic worship connects us deeply with God, transcending mere ritual.

Questions:
1. How does worship help you experience God's presence?
2. What role does music play in your personal worship?
3. How can you ensure your worship is both in spirit and in truth?

5. Living in the Reality of God's Nearness
- Walking by Faith: For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Living with an awareness of God's nearness requires
faith.
- Trusting God's Promises: Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Trusting in God's promises
reinforces His nearness.
- Reflecting God's Presence: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in
heaven (Matthew 5:16). Our lives should reflect the nearness of God to others.

Questions:
1. How can you cultivate a lifestyle that reflects God's nearness?
2. What are some practical ways to trust in God's promises daily?
3. How can your life be a testimony of God's presence to those around you?

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