Who is God?
Connection Points
Cole Phillips
March 9, 2025

I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 1 Corinthians 3:2

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9

Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” Psalm 14:1

How has God Revealed Himself to Us?

They know the truth about God because He has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Romans 1:19-20

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17

What is God Like?

And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything. Rather, He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. Acts 17:25

But anyone who does not love does not know God—for God is love. 1 John 4:8 (NLT)

We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be His own people. 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Every good and perfect gift is from the Father who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

Even if we are faithless, He remains faithful for He cannot disown Himself. 2 Timothy 2:13

“I, the Lord, do not change.” Malachi 3:6

So God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. Hebrews 6:18

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Hebrews 10:23

God did this so that people would reach out for Him and find Him since He is not far from each of us. Acts 17:27

The Lord is near to all who call on Him. Psalm 145:18 (NIV)

POWER VERSE:

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20

*“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19

“Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.”* John 14:9

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Ministry Highlights

  • Easter at The Connection Church

Easter will be here before we know it! Resurrection Sunday is such an exciting time of the year. We invite you and your family to join us in celebrating the amazing power of our risen King, Jesus. Join us for Connection Easter, starting with Good Friday in the Park, and choose from one of our many Easter services on Saturday and Sunday. If you’d like to learn more about Easter CLICK HERE.

  • Summer Camps

Summer Camp is an amazing overnight adventure packed with exciting activities for your student. With camps for students 1st-5th & 6th-12th grade, they’ll enjoy fun with friends, powerful worship & most importantly God’s truth. Students are challenged in their relationships with Christ & with each other as they encounter God’s love & the joy of a life devoted to Him. Find out more HERE!

CONNECTION GROUP GUIDE

Opening Question:

  • What are your early memories about what you thought God was like from when you were a kid?

Key Takeaways:

  1. God has revealed Himself through General Revelation (nature, creation) and Specific Revelation (the Bible, Jesus).
  2. Understanding God’s attributes helps us relate to Him better and trust Him more.
  3. God is Creative, Caring, Consistent, Close, in Control, and Communal.

Questions to Talk About:

  1. Many Christians are living on spiritual “desserts” instead of solid theological food. What do you think this means? How can we make sure we’re getting the right spiritual nourishment?
  2. When have you been in awe of God’s creation? How does that lead you to know and worship God more fully?
  3. Which of God’s attributes mentioned in the sermon (Creative, Caring, Consistent, Close, in Control, Communal) resonates most with you right now? Why?
  4. Pastor Cole said, “The One who knows you the best loves you the most.” How does this impact your view of God and your relationship with Him?
  5. How can understanding God as consistent and unchanging reinforce your trust in Him, especially during difficult times?
  6. What does it mean to you that God is “close” and wants an intimate relationship with us?
  7. In what areas of your life do you struggle to believe that God is in control, and how might surrendering those areas to Him change your perspective?
  8. How does the idea of the Trinity (God as Communal) influence our understanding of relationships and community?

Practical Applications:

  1. Spend time in nature this week, intentionally looking for evidence of God’s creativity and power. Journal about what you observe.
  2. Practice calling God “Abba” or “Daddy” in your prayers this week. Reflect on how this impacts your prayer life.
  3. Identify one area of your life where you struggle to trust God. Commit to surrendering that area to Him, remembering His attributes of being in control and consistent.
  4. Choose one way to deepen your knowledge of God this week (e.g., study a specific attribute in Scripture, read a theology book, or listen to a podcast about God’s nature).
  5. Share with the group next week how focusing on God’s attributes has influenced your daily life and relationship with Him.

Closing Prayer:
Thank God for revealing Himself to us and invite Him to continue deepening your understanding and experience of who He is.