God is Real

Bible Point: God is real


Hello, Bridge family. This week, we discussed a topic many of us have probably wondered about at some point: whether God is real. I believe asking questions is healthy and that we shouldn’t accept everything blindly. The problem arises when we, entrusted with providing answers, find those answers lacking. I understand no one has all the answers, and it’s okay to seek help from others. But when the question of God's existence comes up—especially when it catches you off guard, like when it hits you unexpectedly from the back seat of the car, and only you can answer—it’s helpful to think about it beforehand. It’s a great question: How do I know God is real? Here are a couple of thoughts:


Begin by analyzing this week’s story, which depicts a personal encounter between two beings on that mountain (Exodus 3): God, appearing as a burning bush, and Moses. While the reason for God choosing a burning bush isn't explained, it’s clear that, as God, He can take any form He desires. The specific appearance isn’t critical. Read it; Moses questions and debates with God, who responds. Moses clearly recognizes that he is engaging with a real, living person. This account affirms that. This isn’t just a single event; throughout the Old Testament, there are numerous personal encounters with God, often in different forms, but all similar to our story in Exodus this week.


How do you know those Old Testament stories are real? To answer that, we need to understand Jesus Christ. First and foremost, know that he is the God incarnate. In the beginning, the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God... So the Word became human and made his home among us (John 1:1, 14 NLT). Jesus is a real person, fully man and fully God, verifiable through witness accounts both in the Bible and outside it. We see in the gospels that Jesus leans into the Old Testament accounts, which for me provide all the validity to hold them as true. By studying Jesus with your family, you will see God as a real person. So let me encourage you to do that at home.


Of course, these points are just a starting place for understanding that God is real, and you might have other ideas as well, such as the perfection of the universe, the complexity of the human body, or personal experiences that cannot be explained without a living God. But let me again encourage you to start with Jesus.


Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a great chance to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, discussing how they apply to daily life, and fostering 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