1. Living With a God | 08/07/25

Study Guide

Opening Discussion: How would you describe your current relationship with God? Do you feel like you're living with God or more just doing things for God?

Key Scripture: Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Key Takeaways:

• God desires for us to live with Him, not just for Him.
• Living with God means having a close, trusting relationship where we depend on Him.
• Jesus made it possible for sinful humans to live with a holy God.
• Living with God has implications—we belong to Him and ought to listen to Him and obey Him.
• We listen to God reading the Bible, praying, living in community with other believers, and by fasting.

Discussion Questions:

1. Read Genesis 3:8-9 and Revelation 21:2-3. God's deepest desire has always been to live with us, not just have us do things for Him. Reflect on your relationship with God. Are you focused on doing things for Him, or are you cultivating a close, personal relationship? 

     a) We can all do things for God without living with God. How have you experienced this in your own life? 

     b) How might your daily life change if you prioritized living with God rather than just working for Him?

2. Read Romans 6:23 and Romans 10:9-10. Sin creates a chasm between us and God, but His love provides a bridge. How does the reality of your salvation impact your daily life? 

     a) Are there areas where you struggle to fully embrace God's forgiveness and love? If so, why?

3. Read Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 55:8-9. God calls us to walk humbly with Him, recognizing His supreme wisdom and authority. What does it mean to "walk humbly with your God"? 

     a) Think of areas in your life where you might be resisting God's guidance—decisions or situations where you're struggling to trust His wisdom over your own. How might embracing humility change your approach to these challenges? b) How might our lives look different if we truly embraced the idea that we belong to God and are ‘not our own’ (1 Corinthians 6:20)?

4. Read Psalm 46:10 and John 10:27. In our noisy world, hearing God's voice requires intentional stillness and attentiveness. Consider how the noise of life might be drowning out God's voice in your life. What practical steps can you take to create more space for listening to God? 

     a) How can you create more space to listen?

5. Read Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 2:10. God has a unique purpose for each of our lives, a plan that unfolds as we walk closely with Him. As you reflect on how God’s guided you in the past, can you see His hand at work, even in challenging times? 

     a) How might God be using your current circumstances to speak too you—to shape you and prepare you for His purposes?

6. The sermon mentioned 4 ways we can listen to God: through God’s Word (the Bible), through Prayer, through other Believers, and through Fasting. Which of these do you find easiest/hardest? Why? 

     a) Which of these ways of listening do you need to start using more—and what can you do to ensure that happens?

Practical Applications:

1. Bible Reading Challenge: Commit to following the church's daily reading plan this week (click here for Time With God tab). Share insights with the group next time.
2. Prayer Focus: Spend time in prayer each day this week, focusing on listening to God rather than just speaking. Journal any impressions or insights.
3. Community Connection: Reach out to another believer this week for encouragement or to discuss what God might be saying to you.
4. Fasting Exercise: Choose something to fast from this week (food, social media, etc.) to in crease your ability to hear God. Discuss the experience next meeting.

Closing Prayer: Lord, help us to truly live with You, not just for You. Open our ears to hear Your voice through Your Word, prayer, other believers, and times of fasting. Give us the humility and trust to walk closely with You each day. Amen.