Before studying individual stories, commands, or doctrines, begin with the One the Bible is revealing.
This study explores what Scripture says about God's character—His holiness, love, justice, faithfulness, sovereignty, and mercy. The goal is to build your understanding of God from Scripture itself rather than assumptions, experiences, or isolated verses.
Directions:
Complete the prompts in order. For each attribute, read the full passage, identify what God says or does, and write a one-sentence statement beginning with “God is…”
Resource: Who God Is Profile
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Scripture: Isaiah 6:1–8
Time: 15–20 minutes
Directions: Mark every detail describing God, the room, and Isaiah's response.
Prompt: What does Isaiah's reaction teach you about what God's holiness actually means? -
Scripture: 1 John 4:7–19
Time: 15 minutes
Directions: Circle every occurrence of love and identify who initiates it.
Prompt: According to this passage, how does God define love differently from simply having loving feelings? -
Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1–4; Psalm 89:14
Time: 10–15 minutes
Directions: List every word connected to God's justice and character.
Prompt: How can God be both perfectly loving and perfectly just? -
Scripture: Lamentations 3:21–26; Deuteronomy 7:7–9
Time: 15 minutes
Directions: Identify what remains true about God even when circumstances change.
Prompt: What does biblical faithfulness depend on—our consistency or God's character? -
Scripture: Daniel 4:28–37
Time: 20 minutes
Directions: Compare Nebuchadnezzar's understanding of power before and after his humbling.
Prompt: What does this story teach about who ultimately holds authority?
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