Exploring the Character of God

Exploring the Character of God

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the character of God and identify key attributes based on scriptural references.

What do you already know about the character of God?

What is the Character of God?

The term 'character of God' refers to the qualities, attributes, and nature of God that define who He is.

Attribute 1: Love

God is love. He demonstrates unconditional love and compassion towards all creation. (1 John 4:8)

Discussion Question 1

How have you experienced God's love in your life?

Attribute 2: Mercy

God is merciful and forgiving. He shows compassion and offers forgiveness to those who repent. (Psalm 103:8)

Discussion Question 2

In what ways have you experienced God's mercy and forgiveness?

Attribute 3: Justice

God is just and righteous. He upholds justice and fairness in all His dealings. (Deuteronomy 32:4)

Discussion Question 3

How does the concept of God's justice influence your understanding of right and wrong?

Attribute 4: Wisdom

God is wise and all-knowing. He possesses perfect understanding and provides guidance to His people. (Romans 11:33)

Discussion Question 4

Can you think of a time when you experienced or witnessed God's wisdom in action?

Attribute 5: Faithfulness

God is faithful and trustworthy. He keeps His promises and remains steadfast in His love and care. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Discussion Question 5

How has God's faithfulness been evident in your life?

Recap and Reflection

Review the attributes discussed: love, mercy, justice, wisdom, and faithfulness. Reflect on how these attributes shape our understanding of the character of God.

Discussion Question 6

How do these attributes of God shape your relationship with Him?

Applying the Lesson

Discuss practical ways to apply the understanding of God's character in daily life and interactions with others.

Discussion Question 7

How can you apply the attributes of God in your interactions with others?

Scriptural Exploration

Encourage students to explore additional scriptures that reveal different attributes of God's character.

Conclusion

Summarize the key points discussed and emphasize the importance of understanding the character of God in our faith journey.

Final Reflection

Reflect on how this lesson has impacted your understanding of the character of God and how it can shape your relationship with Him moving forward.

Q&A Session

Open the floor for any questions or concerns regarding the lesson or the concept of the character of God.

Final Thoughts

End the lesson by expressing gratitude for their participation and encourage ongoing exploration of the character of God.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.