DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever experienced the presence of God in a very real and powerful way? What were the circumstances surrounding that experience?

2. Many feel that it is difficult to personally experience God’s presence. What are some of the reasons that can lead to this mindset?

3. Read Acts 17:24-28. How can this passage help us in pursuing a personal encounter with God? What encouragement does it offer us as we pursue God’s presence to know that he is “close to each of us”?

4. Experiencing God’s presence can come down to the place, our posture, and our perspective. How can these three things affect our experience of the presence of God?

5. What are some daily practical steps we can take to put ourselves in a place to best encounter God and his presence?