Warming up:
Have you ever had a sense that God was far away? What were the circumstances?
Read Psalm 63
Henry Nouwen writes: “I wonder if the Word of God can really be received in the center of our hearts if our constant chatter and noise and electronic interactions keep blocking the way of the heart.”
- What other things might be interfering with sense of close fellowship with God?
King David occupies a special place as a great leader of God’s people in the Old Testament. How might his experience of being distant from God be reflected in the modern days followers of God?
“Even if it feels God is far away, even when you feel you are far away form God, he is still with you.”
- To what extent does this reflect the Bible’s teaching? What comfort or challenge does this present to you or your discussion group?
How can your church or Christian community bring the grace of God’s presence to greater expression
- in your meetings
- how you deal with one another
- how you do mission in your world
Close
Spend time in prayer, asking God to bless your specific attempts to bring his presence to expression.
A Sermon & A Study 