First Things
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We believe the Bible is more than just a book. It’s God’s Word about his love and the life he has for us.
Authorship — God through prophets, disciples, and apostles (40 men)
Date — Written over a period of 1600 years form 1500 BC to 100 AD
Languages — Written in 3 languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek)
Form — It is a collection of 66 books divided into Old and New Testaments
Miracle — No contradictions and the message of Christ is a central theme in all scripture
Men have tried to eradicate the Bible and yet it continues to live on
We love because he first loved us.
God sets the standard for love and for life and therefore is authoritative
You were never designed to be the ultimate authority for your life.
Authorship — God through prophets, disciples, and apostles (40 men)
Date — Written over a period of 1600 years form 1500 BC to 100 AD
Languages — Written in 3 languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek)
The Bible is the ultimate authority for the life of a beleiver in Jesus. Placing ourselves under God’s authority is our response to his initiative of love.
Form — It is a collection of 66 books divided into Old and New Testaments
Miracle — No contradictions and the message of Christ is a central theme in all scripture
Men have tried to eradicate the Bible and yet it continues to live on
Pray
Princess Bride Illustration:
Kid sick in bed wants to be left in his sickness. But his Grandpa wants to come read him a story.
The kid is obviously more into video games, sports, and action and says he’ll try to stay awake as his grandpa reads the book
This is the attitude many seem to have when it comes to the Bible.
Working for a contracter:
His brother went ahead and sealed the tile floor wihtout properly cleaning it
When you get a gift you don’t really like that well. What do you do?
We then had to scrub it with acid, clean it, and reseal it
Most pretend interest until they can return, replace, or regift the item.
Only the person who sets the standard and takes responsibility has the authority. Not only did God create all of life, he makes a way for us to live through Jesus.
How often to we talk about the Bible and how great it is, but in our personal life we leave it in the closet, never open it, and use it ourselves.
The Problem: We don’t want to submit to God. We want to be in charge.
Today 1 in 5 American church goers actually read the Bible more than once week. And 1 in 5 never read the Bible.
Date — Written over a period of 1600 years form 1500 BC to 100 AD
Yet God chose to die for us. That wasn’t so convenient.
Languages — Written in 3 languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek)
But then when something goes wrong, where do we turn? Back to the Bible...
Form — It is a collection of 66 books divided into Old and New Testaments
Miracle — No contradictions and the message of Christ is a central theme in all scripture
We need to be a generation that returns to the word of God out of love for God. God’s love for you should create a desire in you to be reading and applying his word to your life.
Responding to God’s love begins with acknowladging the authority of his Word
Responding to God’s love begins with acknowladging the authority of his Word
Men have tried to eradicate the Bible and yet it continues to live on
Three benefits of submitting to God’s authority
Three benefits of submitting to God’s authority
Direction
Direction
Who or what do we allow to guide our lives other than God’s word?
Sleeping in — Laziness
BF or GF — Relationships
Work — Career, wealth
Friendships —
Social Status
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
If you are surrounded by darkness long enough you lose all sense of direction
God loves you enough to offer direction for the course of your life that can lead you our of darkness
The Bible doesn’t just offer good advice, it’s God’s advice, the one who created you, he offers the best way to live
The entire course of your life hinges on who has authority in your life
Sleeping in — Laziness
BF or GF — Relationships
Work — Career, wealth
Friendships —
Social Status
Correction
Correction
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!
Is there room in your life for correction? And what does God’s Word bring correction to?
Do we love God first?
Do we love others as ourselves?
Do we have sin that needs to be addressed?
Nobody likes being disciplined, but it is all about correcting or changing a behavior that is harmfu to the individual
It corrects us when we are wrong
When you were a kid your parents probably taught you to obey their voice.
It leads us to life
Discipline is ultimately an act of love
It is God’s initiative toward relationship with man
What are things in our lives that God brings correction to:
Are we loving?
Do we respect others?
Are we caught up in sin and destructive behavior?
My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
It prepares us
Preparation
Preparation
How do we practically use the Bible?
God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Daily Devotions (Next 90)
Are you being prepared for life’s obstacles?
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
The Bible is not a rule book it is a book of hope
God wants to prepare you for the life that he has for you
Only when you yield to the Word of God will you be prepared for lifes journey
God’s word points you ultimately to Jesus
The greatest success in your life will be found when you submit to God’s authority and the love he has for you
Response:
Practically this week lets start reading the Bible
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Life Group (Accountability)
LG Leader
Set an alarm in your phone
Don’t give up
Pray for a heart that wants to respond to God’s love