John 4:42, Matthew 4:19 HOW DO I KNOW HIM? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HIM? Knowing God is what we’re designed for. Some people asked “How do I know Him more?” Some people asked “How do I know Him more?” First we’ll consider some negative things. Next week we’ll look at the real pursuit of God. Can’t be half-hearted (Matthew 6:24) SOME VERSES ON HOW NOT TO DO IT. No formula or rules (Colossians 2:20-22) No quick way (1 Corinthians 3:1-3) Not through others (John 4:39-42) Not in isolation (Ephesians 3:17-19, John 13:34-35) Not about amassing knowledge (James 2:19) Not from a position of power (2 Corinthians 4:7) FOLLOWING MEANS LEAVING THE NETS The Disciples left the nets (Matthew 4:19) We need to leave everything that hinders (Hebrews 12:1-3) Rob Bell’s Nooma DVD “Dust” Carry the Cross (Luke 14:26-30) When was the last time faith really hurt? JOHN 4:42 JOHN 4:42 How much have you grown in faith recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How much have you grown in faith recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What has your faith cost you recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What has your faith cost you recently? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How can you know Him better? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How can you know Him better? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What mistakes have you made in trying to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What mistakes have you made in trying to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What do you need to leave behind to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What do you need to leave behind to know Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What are you going to do about His invitation to come? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What are you going to do about His invitation to come? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________