FIRE
...and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”
Hebrews 12:28-29
Engage in Wonder
Why do you think God created fire as a chemical reaction that we can see?
Jesus is the Light of the world. How does fire connect?
How can fire be beneficial? How can fire be harmful?
In what ways is God like a consuming fire or a refiner's fire?
Why do you think God's presence is often represented as fire in the Bible?
In God's story, the physical often illustrates a spiritual parallel. How do you think physical fire illustrates spiritual fire?
In addition to a baptism of water and Holy Spirit, God mentions a "baptism of fire" (Mat 3:11). There is disagreement in the church on what that might mean. What do you think it might be?
Have you ever experienced something that might illustrate that baptism?
Some believe the 3 areas of the temple represent the different baptisms (water, Spirit, fire). Can you make those connections?
What is our proper response toward a loving & saving God who is referred to as a consuming fire?
How does fire illustrate God's story?
Print the complete Bible Study that is perfect for discussion with your home fellowship group or family.
--- Activities to awaken your child-like imagination ---
blueprints
Briefly sketch or jot down ideas for an additional reaction, element, or benefit that comes from a burning fire as if it had been included in God's story.
creation
Using a creative artform of your choice, use your blueprints to showcase your imaginative design and the way it could have appeared in God's story.
testimony
Reflect on a time when you personally experienced or witnessed God walking with someone through a refining season that felt like fire.
storytelling
Using your reflections as the inspiration, showcase your testimony using any storytelling style you prefer. Optionally, include your blueprint design as a feature within your tale.
