7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent.11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give GOOD things to those who ask Him!
Matthew 7:7-11
Q & A：
- Do you see our God more as a judge or a loving and good Heavenly Father and why do you feel that way? Explain how we can approach God who is holy and just, yet as our Heavenly Father without fear despite our imperfection. (John 1:18; Act 10:38; Jam 1:17)
- Knowing that parents would always be there for their children even though they may be drifted away sometimes, discuss how you see our Heavenly Father would desire for us to seek Him for His opinions or to draw near to Him to talk and have a closer relationship. Explain what it means to be still to seek the face of God and why do we need to get away and be alone with God intentionally. (Luke 19:10; Jam 4:8a; Matt 14:23; Ps 46:10)
- How has God spoken to you through the Bible or the inner witness of the Holy Spirit? From the main scripture on “ask, seek, knock”, discuss what mindset you should have in asking and seeking our Heavenly Father. (Matt 7:7-11; John 10:27; Rom 8:14; Ps 119:105; Act 2:17-18)