As an infinite being, God possesses many attributes that human beings can never share in any way.
Talking Points:
- God is the only uncreated being in the universe. He is not dependent on anything or anyone else for his existence. That is what makes him God. Genesis 1:1
- God’s name is “I am who I am.” The shorter version is simply “I am.” This points to the fact that God always was and always will be. God continually lives in the present tense. He is not limited by time. He never began and he will never end. Exodus 3:13-14
- Nothing can contain God because he is infinite. God’s only “limitation” is the perfection of his own nature, so God cannot ever be evil.
- God is infinite with respect to knowledge. His knowledge, wisdom, and perception have no limits. He knows everything factually and abstractly, but he also knows by his own experience of his creation. Psalm 147:4-5
- Because he is all-powerful, God is in charge. God is powerful enough to rule the universe.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How would you answer a child’s questions: “Who made God?” and “What came before God?”
- Read Exodus 3:13-14. Why did God choose to identify himself to Moses as “I am who I am?”
- Would it be possible for God to not be infinite, and still be God? Explain.
- Read Psalm 147:4-5. How is it a comfort to you that God is all-knowing? How is it a challenge to you?
- Read Psalm 139:7-11. If you were to write this Psalm today, what word-pictures would you use to express God’s infinite presence?
- How is it a comfort to you that God is all-powerful? How is it a challenge to you?
- As you consider the unique attributes of God, how does this study help you to know God more deeply? How does it help you to worship him more fully?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
