1. The Presence of God Please turn to Exodus 33 (page 63 in visitor Bible)

2. Acts 17:24-27 (p.771)

3. Luke 17:20-21 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you."

4. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

5. 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 (p. 305)

6. His Presence brings rest "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Mt. 11:28

7. His Presence brings refreshing Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord —Acts 3:19 (NAS)

8. His Presence is the height of happiness You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy —Psalm 16:11 (NAS)

9. His Presence sends evil spirits away Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. —1 Samuel 16:23 —1 Samuel 16:23

10. His Presence resolves anxiety Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6-7

11. His Presence drives out fear & condemnation There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. —1 John 4:18

13. The Presence of God