Who Is God? (Creed Part 1)
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Psalm 139:1-6
You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm 139:7-12
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
Matthew 6:9-13
"This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"
Big Idea
God isn't "something out there" — he is a Father who made everything on purpose, and he's powerful enough to keep it going.
The Discussion
"I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth."
- Psalm 139 — A God who knows you completely and you cannot escape him. "Where can I go from your Spirit?" Nowhere. That's either terrifying or comforting, depending on whether you trust him.
- Matthew 6:9 — "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Two words: Father (personal, intimate) and heaven (powerful, transcendent). He's not far away. He's not weak. He's both.
Father = personal. Almighty = powerful. Creator = purposeful. He's not safe, but he's good.
What This Means for Us
- You were made on purpose, by someone powerful, who loves you personally.
- If that's true, you're not an accident. You're not alone.
- He's not a tame god — but he's good, which is why you can trust him.
- Knowing God as Father changes everything — from rules to relationship.
Discussion Questions
- Does it comfort you or scare you that God knows everything about you?
- "He's not safe, but he's good." How does that change how you think about God?
- What's one thing you've been carrying that you could hand over to him?
This Week
Read Philippians 2:5-11 and 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 before next Sunday. Come with one note and one question.
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