Central Idea Statement: The Scriptures serve as a divine guide, illuminating our paths and helping us navigate the complexities of life through the wisdom and truth of God
Psalm 119:105 ESV
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
OBJECTIVE
Nature of Scripture as a Guiding Light
Function of Scripture in Our Lives
Testing the Batteries
1. The Nature of Scripture as a Guiding Light
2 Timothy 3:16–17 ESV
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Psalm 19:7–8 ESV
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
2. The Function of Scripture in Our Lives
Provides light in a dark world
John 8:12 ESV
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Provides direction in decision-making
Proverbs 3:5–6 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Correction and Guidance
Hebrews 4:12 ESV
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
3. Test the Batteries
Do you truly know God or simply know of God
Do you follow Jesus or are you just a fan
Do you know the word of God, but deny its Power
Is your Christianity simply the words that you speak and the truths you assert or is it the person you’ve become
James 1:22 ESV
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Matthew 5:14–16 ESV
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
