God Knows Our Needs

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Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God, this deep, deep wisdom? It’s way over our heads.  We’ll never, figure it out.  Is there anyone around who can explain God?  Anyone smart enough to tell him what to do?  Anyone who has done him such a huge favour that God has to ask his advice? ” (Romans 11:33, 34 “The Message” by Eugene H. Peterson)

From time to time, we will hear announcement of the latest discoveries such as new theories in science, a new vaccination to combat a new form of virus or new computer technology.  Many times we wonder about what our lives would be like if we had full knowledge before making our important decisions. Our magnificent Creator God knows everything.  “To say that God is omniscient is to say that He possess perfect knowledge and therefore no need to learn. But it is more:  it is to say that God has never learnt and cannot learn.” (A. W. Tozer) The greatness of God together with His goodness will give us a fuller picture of God’s nature.  In this study you will explore how knowing that God knows and cares about your needs can help you grow stronger in your walk with God.

 

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1. How would you define God’s omniscience in your own words? Be as descriptive as possible. More thoughts...
Meanings of “omniscience” in dictionary: have complete or infinite knowledge, awareness, understanding, perceiving all things. You may refer to Romans 11:33, 34 and A. W. Tozer quotations for further insights.
2. In John 10:3, God the Son, Jesus Christ calls His own sheep “by name”. Why is this important to us? How does the psalmist describe the extent of God’s knowledge of us in Psalm 139: 2-4? What is the significance of knowing this omniscient attribute of God? Do you find it frightening or feel being encouraged by knowing that the God of the universe sees and knows everything perfectly? Why? More thoughts...
Psalm 139:2-4, “I’m an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. You know when I leave and when I get back; I am never out of your sight. You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence.” The Message translation
3. Not only does God know everything about the world, He knows everything about you. He knows your dreams, your plans, your weaknesses and your strengths. How might believing in God’s omniscience affect how you view your past? More thoughts...
Consider Psalm 103:14 (God knows that we are made from dust); Jeremiah 17:9, 10 and 2 Samuel 12:1-12 (King David, Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan).
4. How could believing in God’s omniscience influence your view of what you are facing now? How might it affect how you view your future? How would you respond to life challenges when you know God knows them all? More thoughts...
Consider Isaiah 46:9-10; James 1:2-4; Ephesians 2:10 and Jeremiah 29:11
5. Do you really believe that God knows everything, and that His way is best? What would be your reaction if God led you in a direction that seemed scary to you? More thoughts...
Read Jeremiah 38:14-20 and 39:1-8 and discuss the interaction between King Zedekiah and Jeremiah. What choices did King Zedekiah have for his future? Which option did he choose? What was the result? What lesson can be learnt from this story?
6. Do most Christ-followers you know consistently seek for divine guidance? Why or why not? Do you know anyone who did seek direction from God? You may share his or her example or your own personal experience here. More thoughts...
Consider the story of David in 1 Samuel 23:1-13. When and how did David seek direction from God? How specific was it? What was the outcome of David’s choices? Why did David inquire of God for making an important decision?
7. How does God teach us about the importance of seeking God’s guidance in James 1:5-7? How would you approach God for wisdom? How does doubt affect receiving wisdom from God? More thoughts...
Here are some scriptures for your reference: Matthew 7:7; Proverb 28:5; John 12:37-40; 1 Corinthians 2:15
8. Roman 11:33-36 is a concluding doxology and also a conclusion after Paul set forth God’s plan of salvation for humanity (chapters 1-11). Please discuss how this passage helps you to grow in faith. More thoughts...
What does this passage teach you about our all-knowing God relates to humanity? Paul praises God for His plans and operations in the history of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles. How does Paul demonstrate to us his response to God’s omniscience (verse 36)? How does this passage help you in your understanding of the interconnectedness of the omniscient attribute and the other attributes of God, such as love?
9. What additional thoughts or questions do you have on this study?
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