40 Days: A Simple Question-- A simple Question (Week 3) Questions for reflection and discussion

In Loving God, Loving Others, The Jesus Creed, Scot McKnight writes, “The Jesus Creed begins with loving God… Ever since Eve and Adam, we have been trying to hide from God, to no avail, for the Creator of Eden continues to summon us to our own gardens, asking ‘Where are you?’”

Before we can accurately answer the question, “Do we love God?” we must first make sure we know the God who is rather than a “god” we’ve created. The message this week proposed several false gods or idols—

-- “Cosmic cop” god
-- “Hippie” god
-- “Goose Bump” god
-- “Happy Me” god
-- “Dashboard” god
-- “Mirror Me” god

What are gods or idols you’ve created in your life?

How can you put into practice 1 John 5:21, “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols”?

What do the following scriptures teach about how Christians are to love God?

Mark 12:30—

1 John 4:19—

John 8:42—

Psalm 27:4—

Luke 14:33—

2 Corinthians 8:4-5—

1 John 5:3—

What are some benefits of loving God?

Hebrews 6:10—

John 14:23—

1 Peter 1:8—