Self Knowledge

Psalm 139

Knowledge of God and knowledge of ourselves

1. Fundamental questions for a true self
   1. Who is God?
      • Our loving creator and redeemer
   2. Who are we?
      1. Created in God’s image
      2. Created as a unique person of wonder
      3. A mix of true and false self/identity
         • True identity – Jesus
         • Dying to self
2. Practical pathways to a true self
   1. Barriers to a true self
      1. Self-defense
      2. gnorance
      3. Fear
   2. Positive pathway to a true self
      1. Trust the God who loves us
      2.  Invite God to search and to show us
      3. Reflect on the insights of others

      4. Take note of the clues of false self

      5. Accepting and confessing our false selves