God is all-knowing

Hello, Bridge family. I hope you're all doing well. This week, we discussed the story of Jonah, in which God told him to go one way, but he chose to go the opposite way. Of course, you know the story. God knew what Jonah was up to all the time, and Jonah ended up in the belly of a really big fish, who spits him out on a beach, surprisingly enough, in the direction Jonah was supposed to be heading in the first place. This story is a great example of what King David expresses about God in Psalm 139, O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me (v. 1 NLT).


As always, the DigIN@home material is a great way to help us all understand and reinforce the Bible Points we teach each week. I hope you can find time to go through it with your family. We feel it will go a long way in helping you. Direct your children onto the right path (Prov 22.6 NLT). I can’t stress this enough: you all have a greater influence over your children than we ever will. Our hope is that you build on the small foundation we lay out each week. I think you will find this week’s take-home very helpful in helping your children understand what it means for God to be all-knowing.


It is mind-boggling to consider what it means for God to know everything about us, every thought and every action, even before we take them, let alone after they are said or done. He knows. It is an uncomfortable fact of life, don’t you think? For many of us, if we are honest, it can be a dreadful thought. Yet it should be a comforting one. That is the point we, as parents, need to make to our kids. Don’t be fearful; be comfortable with God’s omniscience. Here’s a way to present the concept of an all-knowing God that I hope will help.


In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes, "But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead" (v. 2:4 NLT). We can rejoice because, even though God knows everything about us, Christ still came and died for us when he really could have punished us. Jesus took that punishment instead of us. See, God is all-knowing, and he is rich in grace and mercy, so even though he really knows us better than we know ourselves, he still wants us to be part of his family. That is truly comforting, don’t you think?


Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a wonderful opportunity to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, talk about how they relate to daily life, and encourage deeper family conversations. This makes faith an exciting and meaningful journey. God bless, and I look forward to seeing your family on Sunday.


Pastor Bob