This is a copy of the Lesson #3 Youth Students Study Book, adapted from the Adult Stonecroft Trinity Series - What is God like. availale online from their website.

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God is unapproachable because of the brightness of His supreme holiness and purity. But God reveals Himself to us in ways which we can understand. We learn to draw near to God through the book He has written - the Bible.

What does the Bible say about where God does not live?

(If you do not have a Bible, look up the verses in the Bible Verse Handbook)

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A. The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. Acts 17: 24 - 25

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B. But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. 1 Kings 8: 27a

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If God lives in unapproachable light and does not live in temples or buildings, what does the Bible say about where He does live on earth?

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4: 12

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Write about a time when you were aware of God’s presence or of a time when you were aware that God was doing something special for you. Be sure to include your reaction to this experience.
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How does the omnipresence of God comfort you when sadness, sickness and disaster strikes?
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GOD WITH US

The following Bible verses give assurance of God’s presence. Read them and memorize the one that fits your situation or would be a help to someone you know.

• Exodus 33: 14 The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

• Psalm 16: 11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

• Psalm 21: 6 Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

• Psalm 31: 20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them from all human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.

• Psalm 46: 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.

• Psalm 89: 15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

• Psalm 21: 6 Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

• Psalm 31: 20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them from all human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.

• Psalm 46: 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.

• Psalm 89: 15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

• Psalm 139: 7 – 12 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” 12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.

• John 14: 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

If one of these verses would be a help or a comfort to someone you know, plan the best way to share it with that friend.

We can't hide from God. He knows all about us. He knows what we are going to say before we say it and what we are going to do before we do it. It is foolish to play "Hide and Seek" with God. Besides, the reason God comes seeking is because He loves us and wants to bless us. Why would we want to hide from His blessing?

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I am thankful that even though you know everything about me, you still love me anyway. Thank you for leading and guiding me, thank you for your presence where I can rest and be protected from harm. Thank you for your promise that you will come back for me and take me to be with you in Heaven for ever. Amen.

WEEKLY BIBLE READING

Every day this week read the Bible verses and write in your own words what each passage says about God.

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Psalm 34: 18 Where is God when you need Him? __________________________________________________________

Psalm 103: 19 Where is God's throne? __________________________________________________________

Psalm 145: 18 What does this verse tell us about God? __________________________________________________________

Isaiah 37:16 Where does this verse say God dwells? __________________________________________________________

Isaiah 40:22 What does this verse tell us about where God is? __________________________________________________________

Isaiah 43:2 Where is the Lord when you are in trouble? __________________________________________________________

Jeremiah 23: 23 Where does God say He is all the time?