Does the Bible Matter

Introduction [SLIDE 1}

Prayer Does It Matter – Series – Share TITLES Last Week - Does God Matter? Yes He Does This week 2 Tim 3.16a – “All Scripture…” Does Scripture Matter? Yes it Does

1st Time Reading the Bible

Index Books Chapters Verses

Pray

What is the Bible that Matters? [SLIDE 2}

a. Mythical - not true, stories

b. Sacred - unique to a particular religion

c. Sentimental – Bibles that Mattered

· First Bible

· Grandpas Bible

d. Mystic - My Mom

e. Inspired – like a painting

f. What VC believes - [CLIPBOARD]

2 Tim 3.16b - ALL SCRIPTURE is Breathed Out by God[SLIDE 3}

a. Inspired

It was men who wrote it, but GUIDED by the Holy Spirit

b. Inerrant[CLIPBOARD]

i. (1978 Chicago Statement on Inerrancy (200 Evangelical Leaders)

c. Infallible

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong (Oxford Dictionary)

d. Authoritative

Reliable

Why should the Bible Matter to Me? John 1 1-2: 14-17[SLIDE 4}

a. ISLAM

· Scripture tells us what we need to do to TRY to please/appease God: 5 Pillars

· No relationship

b. JUDIASM

· Scripture tells us what we must do to be in RIGHT relationship with God

· Broken Relationship

c. CHRISTIAN VIEW

. The Word became flesh

i. Scripture tells us HOW to be in RIGHT relationship with GOD

ii. Grace & Truth - Restored Relationship

TRANSITION VIDEO - How to Avoid Misusing the Bible [SLIDE 5}

How does the Bible Matter to Me [SLIDE 6}

1. 2 Tim 3.16b-17

a. Teaches me – God, Jesus, love, sin…

b. Reproofs me – 1 time - CONVITCS

c. Corrects me – 1 time - RESTORES

d. Trains me – Love your neighbor…

e. Completes me – Not a PERSON

f. Equips me – To do my unique work for the Kingdome

2. Deut 11.18-27

a. Notice it guides you on some ways to ENGAGE with God’s Word in verses 18-20

b. Blesses me

Questions for 1st Groups [SLIDE 7}

How do you Engage the Bible? What are the questions? Why are they important? Why is it helpful to talk about these questions with other believers.

CLOSING: The God who Matters wants to SPEAK to You through His WORD [SLIDE 8}

1. Ask God to make you THIRST for His Word again

2. Ask God to open your ears to hear His Word clearly

3. Commit to Engaging and Obeying

4. Go to a LifeGroup or FirstGroup