Spiritual Disciplines: Scripture
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Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
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.
Identity of Scripture
A. Breathed Out by God
-Vital to spend time in Scripture because it is the Word of God.
then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
-The Breathe of God brought life to mankind, the same breathe exists in Scripture.
B. The Essence and Character of God
B. The Essence and Character of God
B. The Essence and Character of God
-Scriptures are true because they come from the source of truth
C. Without Breathe comes Death
Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
2. Engagement of Scripture
A. Scripture Reading
-Relationship/Communion with God
-Encounter the full story of Scripture (Book Level & Whole Bible Level)
-Scripture reading must deepen to Scripture Study
B. Scripture Study
-Example of challenge to break down
-To use Scripture to teach, reproof, or correct; we need to dig deep to know & study God’s Word.
-To teach, we must know the Scriptures ourselves to be effective.
C. Scripture Memory
-Scripture Memory allows us to know God’s words in ways other methods cannot.
-Helps fight temptation
I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
3. Effects of Scripture
A. Reproof & Correction
-not simply reading or studying but allowing Scripture to change our thoughts and life
and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
-To be in God’s will, we have no choice but to be in His Word.
B. Growing in Righteousness
-Training Manual- Workplace Example
-Unlike workplace or business manuals, we can never know Scripture completely, so we must continue to always learn and grow
C. Equips for God’s Work