God's Word Gives
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We briefly spoke about the importance of scripture and what it offers us
BUT
This morning we will dive deeper into why scripture is so important to us
James 1:19-25 Recap
James 1:19-25 Recap
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Emphasize James 1:21
What does the Bible say about the Bible?
What does the Bible say about the Bible?
“The Three L’s”
Life
Light
Liberation
To see a brief overlook on what scripture has to say about these L’s, lets take a look at the longest chapter in the bible...
Psalm 119 Context
Psalm 119 Context
The author of this chapter is unknown but some have suggested it may have been Ezra the priest, written at the time that the temple had been rebuilt.
-It is almost directly in the CENTER of the Bible
-It is the longest chapter in the bible
-All Psalms were written in a remember-able way but this Psalm is much different
It is an acrostic psalm, an alphabet of prayers and reflections on the word of God, giving each Hebrew letter its turn to introduce eight successive verses on the subject.
These attributes do not guarantee importance, but they are VERY hard to ignore
God’s word should be at the center of our lives
God’s word should demand our highest attention
God’s word gives LIFE
God’s word gives LIFE
We can spend the next four days talking about how reading Jesus’ teachings can transform our lives, but lets go a bit deeper
What really happens when you participate with God’s word?
25 My life is down in the dust;
give me life through your word.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction:
Your promise has given me life.
64 Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;
teach me your statutes.
God’s word gives us LIFE
21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
When you let God’s words enter your heart, your are, in effect, letting him change your life literally...
24 “Truly I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.
Your actions, thoughts, and words begin to change, thus you have been given LIFE… A NEW LIFE
God’s word gives LIGHT
God’s word gives LIGHT
Light has many wonderful attributes to it
Comfortable
Noticeable
Because light is both comfortable and noticeable it is...
Helpful
Why are Kids (and adults) are afraid of the dark
BECAUSE THEY CANNOT SEE
God’s Word helps us see
Psalm 119 talks A LOT about “eyes” and “seeing,” both of which are directly impacted by the presence of LIGHT
1 How happy are those whose way is blameless,
who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet
and a light on my path.
130 The revelation of your words brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
God’s word gives LIBERATION
God’s word gives LIBERATION
When we have both God’s light and God’s life we also experience God’s liberation
37 Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless;
give me life in your ways.
39 Turn away the disgrace I dread;
indeed, your judgments are good.
40 How I long for your precepts!
Give me life through your righteousness.
55 Lord, I remember your name in the night,
and I obey your instruction.
92 If your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.
143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.
144 Your decrees are righteous forever.
Give me understanding, and I will live.
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Leading into...
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