Seeking Path · Lesson 2: Is There Really a God?
This lesson in one sentence: The Bible does not ask people to believe blindly: God makes himself known through what he has made, and in Jesus people have seen him.
Timing (about 55 minutes)
- Food and catching up10 min
- Read Together10 min
- Discussion25 min
- To take home and think about5 min
- Closing (prayer optional)5 min
Read aloud at the start: you don’t have to speak · you can ask anything · no pressure
Opening
What was your first impression of ‘God’ as a child?
Read Together
For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse.
Romans 1:20 · WEB
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Exodus 3:14 · WEB
Discussion
- Has there been a moment when you felt ‘there seems to be someone behind this world’? Or what makes it hard for you to believe in God?
- “For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made” (Romans 1:20)—do you agree? Why?
- Looking at the stars can make us feel that ‘someone seems to be there’, without telling us what he is like. How do you think people can come to know an invisible God?
To take home and think about
If there really is a God, what would you most like to ask him?
Closing
The leader prays briefly (optional), or simply thanks everyone for coming and agrees the time for next session.
Tips for the leader
- If someone says, ‘I just don’t believe there is a God,’ thank them for their honesty. This session doesn’t need to persuade anyone.
- Don’t set science and faith against each other in a debate; you can say, ‘Many people wonder about this; we can talk more afterwards.’
General principles for leaders
- The leader is not a teacher but someone who walks alongside everyone.
- Give everyone a chance to speak; with someone who talks a lot, you can gently say, ‘Let’s also hear from friends who haven’t spoken yet.’
- Don’t rush to give answers. If someone is silent, wait a few more seconds.
- For a question you can’t answer, you can say, ‘I don’t know either; let’s look it up together,’ and note it down for next time.
- What is said in the group stays in the group.
- At the opening, the leader can give their own answer first, showing that it can be simple and honest.