Lesson Two: Who is God?

God is a spirit creature of immense power and importance. Even though we can't see Him, we can still know that God is real by the deep impact He has on life. Can we get to know Him personally? What does friendship with God mean? In this lesson, we will look at God as a person, get to know some of His personal traits, and start to build a lasting friendship with Him.
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Read the following lesson through with your bible teacher. Then answer the questions below.

Question 1: If it can't be scientifically proven, how do we know God is real?
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Question 2: If God is invisible, how can we know what God is like?
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Question 3: What characteristics and qualities does the bible use to describe God?
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Question 4: What is God's name? Should we use it?
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Question 5: What might make people question God's love for us?
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Question 6: Does God cause suffering? How do we know?
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Question 7: Who is Satan? Why should we know about him?
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Question 8: How does suffering relate to Adam and Eve?
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Question 9: How can we have a friendship with God if we cannot see Him?
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Question 10: What gifts do we get from friendship with God?
Discussion: Read John 5:24 and discuss the following:
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How does getting to know God and Jesus open the path to everlasting life?
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BIBLE TEACHERS: Take your student on a walk through a park. Together, look for evidence of God in creation. Example: The colorful fall leaves give evidence to God's creativity.