Illustrations About Knowing God

He’s Everywhere

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1). God is immanent in nature, the physical universe having

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Lighthouse Keepers

This story of lighthouse keepers illustrates both the importance of lighting the way for people in the dark and preserving God’s good creation. A couple

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They Know His Voice

In John 10, Jesus talks about how the sheep will recognize the voice of their shepherd. NT Wright shares an experience that further illustrates the

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Knowing In Part

The book of Job makes clear this matter of human limitedness. We don’t have the knowledge or the language to understand God fully. “Now I

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Who’s On First

In the classic skit “Who’s on First?” Abbot and Costello create a humorous situation between a peanut vendor and a baseball manager. The players on

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Unrecognizable

If you’re not familiar with someone, it can be hard to recognize them when they come close. Think of soccer players, cricket players, or Formula

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Know His Voice

Consider the relationship between a herd of sheep and their shepherd. A shepherd guides, nourishes, and protects the sheep of his flock. The role of the

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The Author

You can learn a lot about an author by reading the book they’ve written. Even if the work isn’t autobiographical, an author’s plot points and

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Looking Back

In a National Geographic piece, writer James Owen details an investigation that explored the short-term memory of many popular animals.

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A Right Fear

One major problem that national parks deal with regularly during tourist season is lack of respect (“fear”) for the wild animals in the parks.

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Big Difference

Do you know about the Lord, or do you know the Lord? The difference between these two questions is as big as the Grand Canyon.

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Fearing God First

Ed Welch is a Christian counselor known for his work at the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation. One of his most popular books is When

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