Meeting God (Again) | April 2, 2023 | God Transforms
The world loves transformation - to change or optimize something. Lots of things can motivate you to change, be it shame, guilt, peer pressure, even a motivational speech. Those things will transform you in a way or for a time, but nothing can transform you like God can transform you. Romans 2:4 says, “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?"
God’s mode of transformation in people's lives is by his kindness, inviting everyone into the fullest kind of life with him. Do you have a story like that? Do you want a story like that? Hear and celebrate stories from the people of Canyon Ridge, reminding people about the vast story that God wants to write in everyone. As you listen, write down what questions emerge and discover who God wants to transform you to become with him!
KEY VERSES
Psalms 116:1-9 NLT -1 I love the Lord because he hears my voiceand my prayer for mercy. 2 Because he bends down to listen,I will pray as long as I have breath! 3 Death wrapped its ropes around me;the terrors of the grave overtook me.I saw only trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:“Please, Lord, save me!” 5 How kind the Lord is! How good he is!So merciful, this God of ours! 6 The Lord protects those of childlike faith;I was facing death, and he saved me. 7 Let my soul be at rest again,for the Lord has been good to me. 8 He has saved me from death,my eyes from tears,my feet from stumbling. 9 And so I walk in the Lord’s presenceas I live here on earth!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT -17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
Romans 2:4 NLT - 4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
Romans 8:10 NLT - 10 And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.
Psalms 51:10-12 NLT - 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God.Renew a loyal spirit within me. 11 Do not banish me from your presence,and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,and make me willing to obey you.
HEARING WHAT GOD IS SAYING
One of the best ways to hear what God is saying right now is to look at what He has said in the Bible with a few friends. Discovery Bible Study is an easy-to-use way to hear from God, make good changes in our lives, and share with others what God is up to. Grab some friends, pick a verse or story from above and dive in deeper to this week’s message.
Recap
+ Reconnect
+ Recap
Discovering What God Is Saying
+ Read and Retell the Bible Story
+ Read and Look
+ Read and Look Again
Doing What God Is Saying
+ Consider
Sharing what God is saying
+ Praying Together
+ Share
GIVING
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