Life Group Study - September 21, 2025

Fervent Pursuit of God's Presence

Read: Exodus 33:12–16  
Context: After Israel worshiped the golden calf (Ex. 32), God told them they could have the land, but He would not go with them. Moses interceded: “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”  
Say: Moses knew the gifts of God were worthless without the presence of God. The land meant nothing if God wasn’t there.  
Ask: What promises or goals are you tempted to chase without asking for God’s presence? What does it look like for you to say, “Lord, if You’re not in it, I don’t want it”? 

Read: Exodus 33:17–18  
Context: God reassured Moses, “I know you by name.” But Moses wanted more: “Now show me Your glory.”  
Say: Moses didn’t just want God’s hand—he wanted His heart. He longed to know God Himself, not just what God could do.  
Ask: How can we move from seeking God’s blessings to seeking God’s heart? What practices or habits help you pursue intimacy with Him? 

Read: Exodus 33:19–23 & 2 Corinthians 3:17–18  
Context: God revealed His glory as His goodness, mercy, and compassion. Moses only glimpsed God’s back, but in Christ we see His glory fully (2 Cor. 4:6).  
Say: What Moses longed for, we now live in—because of the cross and the Spirit dwelling in us. We don’t just pursue His presence—we carry it.  
Ask: How does the Holy Spirit’s presence in us change how we approach daily life? What would it look like for you to walk more aware of His nearness this week?  
Theologian Quote: “The gifts of God are worthless without the God of the gifts.” — adapted from Augustine

Reflective Passages: Exodus 33:12–23, Exodus 32:1–14, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 3:17–18, Hebrews 10:19–22 

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