Who is God? Knowing the One You Trust

Welcome to Moments with God: Weekly Soul Nourishment. In this episode, host Vernetta explores one of the most essential questions in our walk with God: Who is God? Knowing God’s character and nature reshapes how we trust Him through every circumstance.

This episode walks through how God describes Himself in Exodus 34:6–7, how Jesus mirrors the Father’s heart in John 14:9–11 and Colossians 1:15, and how the Holy Spirit cultivates God’s character within us through the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23.

In this study, we reflect on:

• The distinction between God’s character (how He acts) and His nature (who He is).
• How the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—reveals a consistent, trustworthy identity.
• How we are invited to reflect God’s character through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

This is more than a Bible lesson—it’s an invitation to trust more deeply in the One who is holy, sovereign, gracious, and present.

Key Scriptures:

• Exodus 34:6–7
• John 14:9–11
• Colossians 1:15
• Galatians 5:22–23

For a complete printable version of the study guide, it is available here.

Additional Scriptures for Further Study:

• Psalm 103:8–13 – A description of God's compassion and mercy
• Hebrews 1:3 – Jesus as the exact representation of God’s being
• Isaiah 6:3 – God’s holiness declared
• Jeremiah 32:17 – God's power and sovereignty

Bible Study Questions: God’s Qualities and the Fruit of the Spirit

1. God’s Character (Exodus 34:6–7)

• What do these verses reveal about the way God interacts with His creation?
• Which of these character traits (compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness) do you need to experience or trust more deeply today?

2. God’s Nature

• How does understanding God as holy, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, sovereign, and eternal impact your trust in Him?
• Which attribute of God's nature are you most drawn to, and why?

3. Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)

• Which of the nine fruits are most evident in your life today? Which ones are harder to live out?
• How does the Holy Spirit cultivate these traits within us as we grow closer to God?

4. Jesus Reflecting the Father (John 14:9–11; Colossians 1:15)

• How does Jesus’ life and ministry demonstrate the heart of God?
• What does it mean that Jesus is the “image of the invisible God”?

Journal Prompt:

• How your trust in God has grown as you understand His character and nature.
• A specific situation where knowing who God is helped you respond in faith rather than fear.

Action Step:

This week, choose one fruit of the Spirit you want to intentionally grow in this week. Ask the Holy Spirit to produce it in your thoughts, words, and actions. 

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