How to Deal

Study Questions from Ch 1:

I guess I decided to read this book because I knew of the author through my previous home church in Fayetteville, NC.  Johh Bevere spoke several times at the church, and I was always intrigued by what he had to say.  I didn’t seek out this book, I just happened to see in the bookstore and picked it up.

The closest example that describes God’s invitation to me would probably be when the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water – walking as if he would pass them by. 

I definitely think prayer is a dialogue.  I think God has been communicating his love and care for me, and his approval of my attempts to draw nearer to him, even as little as they are.

“To a large extent, we have done this in our churches as well; we’ve preached more of what Jesus will do for us rather than who He really is!  As a result we have cultivated many who serve God primarily for benefit rather than in joyful response to who He is.  It could be compared to a woman who marries a man for money; her motive is not to know her husband for who he is, but rather for what he can do for her.  Oh, she may love him on some level, but for all the wrong reasons.

People who emphasize the blessings of God to the neglect of a relationship with Him create disciples who come to God to get something, rather than those who respond to Him for who He is.  He is like no other and none compare to the wonder of Him.  Once God is encountered, as Moses experienced, the promises all fall into perspective.  He is so much more wonderful than anything – even His blessings.”