What happens when ordinary people encounter a holy God?
In this teaching on Psalm 99, we explore the holiness of God—not just as a doctrine to be studied, but as an experience that shakes us, humbles us, satisfies us, and ultimately changes us.
This lesson supplements Lifeway’s Bible Studies for Life series for March 1, offering additional insight, illustrations, and discussion questions for teachers
and small groups who want to go deeper. While this teaching aligns with the Scripture focus of Bible Studies for Life, it is not produced by or reviewed by Lifeway Christian Resources.
Drawing from Psalm 99, Isaiah 6, Revelation 4, and other key passages, this session shows that holiness is not merely something we talk about—it’s something that happens to us.
In this teaching, we explore:
What Scripture reveals about the holiness of
God
Why encounters with holiness often produce awe, trembling, and repentance
How God’s holiness both attracts us and exposes us
Why our souls long for God’s presence (Psalm 42, Psalm 63, Psalm 84)
How experiencing the holy God satisfies us—and leaves us thirsting for more
Why no one encounters God’s holiness and remains unchanged
The session concludes with discussion questions
designed for Sunday School classes, small groups, and personal reflection. Teachers are encouraged to pause the video at each question and allow conversation to develop naturally.
Lifeway Christian Resources continues to provide an outstanding range of trusted, biblically faithful materials for churches of all sizes—including curriculum for every age group, books, studies, and training tools that serve churches well week after week. You can explore their excellent resources at
lifeway.com.
You don’t analyze holiness—you encounter it. And it never leaves you the same.
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