THE PRESENCE IN VIEW

Exodus 40:34-38

God’s presence displays his glory, distinguishes his people, guides his followers, and remains with his faithful.

GOD WANTS YOU TO EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE
Create space for God’s presence in every area of your life by submitting every area to Him.

GOD’S PRESENCE DISPLAYS HIS GLORY
Don’t “rationalize” away God’s glorious work in your life.

GOD’S PRESENCE DISTINGUISHES HIS PEOPLE
There should be a noticeable difference in the way you live because of the presence of God in your life.

GOD’S PRESENCE GUIDES HIS FOLLOWERS
The Holy Spirit within you can guide you better than any cloud outside of you. Let Him lead.

GOD’S PRESENCE REMINDS THE FAITHFUL
Don’t stare at the problems of life while in eyesight of the presence of God.

Family & Group Discussion Guide

Have you ever begun or maintained a relationship over the phone or long distance? Describe how much better the relationship is in person.

How would you describe the presence of God to someone without a church background?

How would you describe God’s glory to someone without a church background?

Why is it so important to realize “God wants you to experience his presence?”

When do you ‘feel’ God’s presence the most? The least?

READ Numbers 9:15-23. Compare this passage to Exodus 40:34-38. Are there any differences? What new information do you learn from this passage?

Share a time when you allowed the Holy Spirit to guide you. How did you know how the Holy Spirit was guiding?

Share how you have seen the presence of God at work in your life recently?

PRAY for an area of your life that you need the presence of God to work.

PRAY for someone you know that needs to know the presence of God.