Word and Spirit: The Sermon Series

Message Notes
Route 66 - A Journey From Genesis to Revelation pt. 13
“Developing an Intimate Relationship With God” Psalms - Song of Solomon
Pastor David Holt

An intimate relationship with God involves:

1. Constantly choosing the ______________________over the temporal.
Ecclesiastes

True meaning in life is not found in:
1. Knowledge. (Eccl. 1:16-170
2. Pleasure. (Eccl. 2:1-3)
3. Accomplishments. (Eccl. 2:4-6)
4. Material possessions. (Eccl. 2:7)
5. Wealth. (Eccl. 2:8)
6. Position of power, influence and reputation. (Eccl. 2:9-10)

Eccl. 12:13-14(Matt. 16:24-27)

2. Approaching our relationship with God much like a loving _______________________ - Song of Solomon (Song 2:3-4, 3:4, 4:7-10, 6:3, 7:10)

3. Seeking ___________________ through the Word. - Proverbs (Prov. 1:20, 4:7, 8; 1 Cor. 1:24)

4. Engaging with God ____________________. - Psalms
a. Seek the Lord. (Ps. 27)
b. Get to know God’s character. (Ps. 103, 145)
c. Praise and worship God. (Ps. 95, 146-149, 150)
d. Be transparent with God….and trust Him no matter what. (Ps. 4, 10, 42, 43, 73, 22, 23)