Bible Question: I am writing a study guide for my Church for couples and inviduals in their 30's who are "looking for God". At one point in my guide I know that the question that will come up is "What does God want from us and why? What does he get out of this?" I need some good scriptures that will help me back up the stance that we are God's children and he wants for us what every parent wants.In other words, an answer other than obedience. Thanks! |
Bible Answer: Hi, VPaine93... Welcome to the forum! God is perfect in every way. He does not need anything from His creation. He did not create because there was anything lacking in Him. Consequently, He can derive absolutely no benefit from us, nor can we cause Him any loss. Instead of leading people to with prepared questions, why not do a Biblical study of the attributes of God? On the other hand, that would require a great deal of advanced preparation. Have you thought of using a catechism? For example, the Heidelberg Catechism or the Westminster Shorter Catechism? They were originally written for children -- and are used in many churches today for children -- but I'm sure they would be a challenge and a benefit to these young people. In Him, Doc |