Lesson 4: A Personal Relationship with Christ
1) What is the main difference between a person and an object?
A person can relate, love, and be known. An object is used and has no relationship.
2) How is a person identified compared to how an object is identified?
A person is known through their relationships; an object is known by its function.
3) Why is it impossible to form a relationship with an object?
Because an object cannot respond, love, or share a connection.
4) According to the lesson, how do some people mistakenly view God?
They view Him as an abstract concept or distant power, not a personal being.
5) What does John 15:15 reveal about God’s desire for a relationship with us?
God calls us friends and desires a personal, loving relationship with us.
6) What does it mean to have a “relationship of love” with God?
It means a mutual, intentional connection built on love and trust—not fear or obligation.
7) What role does understanding God’s love play in loving Him back?
Knowing how deeply He loves us helps us respond with love and gratitude.
8) Why is God’s love not dependent on our worthiness?
Because God loves us unconditionally and freely, not based on merit.
9) How does the devil try to damage our relationship with God?
Through guilt, distraction, pride, or shame to make us feel unworthy or distant.
10) What is meant by “positive spiritual strive” and how does it differ from “negative”
struggle?
Positive strive is growing in love toward God. Negative is only avoiding sin out of fear.
11) How do the following verses show that God loves us?
● Psalm 32:8 — He instructs and watches over us.
● Malachi 1:2 — “I have loved you,” says the Lord.
● Isaiah 43:4 — We are precious and honored in His sight.
● John 13:1 — He loved them to the end.
12) What is the significance of Galatians 2:20 in terms of personalizing God’s love?
St. Paul says, “He loved me and gave Himself for me,” showing personal love.
13) How does 1 John 4:19 summarize the foundation of our love for God?
“We love Him because He first loved us.”
14) According to Revelation 3:20, what is God doing, and what does He ask of us?
He stands at the door and knocks—He wants us to open our hearts to Him.
15) How does 1 John 3:18 emphasize action over words in our relationship with God?
It tells us to love not just in words, but in actions and truth.
16) What type of relationship with God do you long to have, and what steps are you
taking toward it?
(Personal reflection encouraged.)
17) What feelings arise when you hear that “God loves you personally”?
(Personal reflection encouraged.)
18) Do you see yourself struggling more negatively (against sin) or positively (toward
love)?
(Personal reflection encouraged.)
19) Have you ever doubted God’s love? What caused that, and how did you respond?
(Personal reflection encouraged.)
20) What are the three essential components needed to build a personal relationship with
God?
Desire, Time, and Effort.
21) What can you do if you want to desire God more but feel unable?
Pray for desire, take small faithful steps, and stay consistent.
22) How does how we spend our time reflect the importance of our relationship with
God?
Our time shows our priorities—spending time with God shows He matters.
23) Why is it important to have a regular rule of prayer even when we don’t feel like it?
Because consistency builds faith and maintains the relationship.
24) What sacrifices might be necessary in your life to spend more time with God?
Cutting screen time, staying up later or waking earlier, reducing distractions.
25) What are the nine steps suggested for spending time with God?
1. Start with a hymn
2. Pray the Agpeya
3. Give thanks
4. Self-examination
5. Read and reflect on the Bible
6. Intercede for others
7. Personal prayer
8. Quiet listening
9. End with praise
26) How can contemplative reading of the Bible enrich your prayer life?
It allows God to speak deeply and personally through Scripture.
27) What does it mean to pray “intercessory” prayers, and why is it important?
It means praying for others—an act of love and spiritual support.
28) Why is it necessary to fight against obstacles that hinder our daily meeting with God?
Because distraction and laziness can steal our most important relationship.
29) How can you ensure your relationship with Christ becomes more alive and less
routine?
Be intentional, seek growth, and renew your desire for Him each day.
