Building Life on the Truth of Scripture
Summary
In the sermon, I was reminded of the importance of the Bible as the source of truth and the foundation of our faith. The speaker emphasized that the Bible is not just another book or opinion piece, but the word of God that leads us to the truth of the Gospel. I was encouraged to be a believer who builds my life upon the word of God, allowing it to be preached and lived in my own home, neighborhood, community, and workplace. The speaker also highlighted the importance of hearing and obeying the word of God, praying that we would be a church built on God's word.
The sermon also delved into the effectiveness and sufficiency of the Bible. The speaker reminded us that the Bible is alive and active, penetrating even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart, and is just as powerful and relevant today as it was the day it was written. The speaker also emphasized that the Bible leads us to Jesus, and to read the Bible and not fall in love with Jesus is a tragedy. The entirety of the scriptures, from Moses all the way through the prophets, point us to Jesus and his completed and sufficient work.
Key Takeaways:
- The Bible is not just another book or opinion piece, but the word of God that leads us to the truth of the Gospel. ([25:33])
- The Bible is alive and active, penetrating even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. ([21:00])
- The Bible is just as powerful and relevant today as it was the day it was written. ([21:53])
- The entirety of the scriptures, from Moses all the way through the prophets, point us to Jesus and his completed and sufficient work. ([22:49])
- To read the Bible and not fall in love with Jesus is a tragedy. Reading the Bible and falling in love with Jesus changes your eternity. ([23:46])
Study Guide
Main Points from the Sermon:
1. The Bible is not just another piece of literature, but it is the living word of God that is sufficient for all our needs. It is not to be treated as an opinion piece or a social media post, but as the ultimate source of truth. #!!02:12!!#
2. The Bible is effective and powerful, penetrating our lives, observing, judging, convicting, comforting, molding, shaping, and transforming us. It is as relevant today as it was when it was written. #!!21:00!!#
3. The Bible leads us to Jesus. The entirety of the scriptures, from Moses through the prophets, points us to Jesus. To read the Bible and not fall in love with Jesus is a tragedy, but to read it and fall in love with Jesus changes our eternity. #!!22:49!!#
Bible Chapters for the Group to Read:
1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. Hebrews 4:12
3. John 5:39-40
Discussion Guide:
Observation Questions:
1. How does 2 Timothy 3:16-17 support the idea that the Bible is sufficient for all our needs?
2. In what ways does Hebrews 4:12 describe the effectiveness and power of the Word of God?
3. How does John 5:39-40 show that the scriptures lead us to Jesus?
Interpretation Questions:
1. What does it mean when it says the Bible is "God-breathed" in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
2. How does the Word of God penetrate our lives as described in Hebrews 4:12?
3. What does Jesus mean when He says the scriptures testify about Him in John 5:39-40?
Application Questions:
1. How can we apply the sufficiency of the Bible in our daily lives?
2. In what ways can we allow the Word of God to penetrate and transform our lives?
3. How can we ensure that our reading of the Bible leads us to a deeper love for Jesus?
Devotional
Day 1: The Bible as the Source of Truth
The Bible is not just another book or opinion piece, it is the source of truth. It is the word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and it is the foundation upon which we build our faith and our lives. It is not something we can pick and choose from, but something we must fully embrace and live by. [25:33]
Bible passage: 2 Timothy 3:16 - "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness."
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you doubted the truth of the Bible. How did you overcome this doubt and what did you learn from this experience?
Day 2: The Bible is Authoritative
The Bible is the word of God and thus it has authority. It is not the word or opinion of man. It establishes truth and prescribes our behavior. Because it has authority, we must obey it. [15:59]
Bible passage: Joshua 1:7-9 - "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go."
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you struggled to obey the teachings of the Bible. How did you overcome this struggle and what did you learn from this experience?
Day 3: The Bible is Sufficient
The Bible is God-breathed and equips us for every good work. It is sufficient for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. We do not need anything more. [18:28]
Bible passage: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you felt the Bible was not sufficient. How did you overcome this feeling and what did you learn from this experience?
Day 4: The Bible is Effective
The Bible is alive and active. It penetrates our lives, observes, judges, convicts, comforts, molds, shapes, and transforms us. It is just as powerful and relevant today as it was the day it was written. [21:53]
Bible passage: Hebrews 4:12 - "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you experienced the transformative power of the Bible. How did it change you and what did you learn from this experience?
Day 5: The Bible Leads Us to Jesus
The Bible points us to Jesus. To read the Bible and not fall in love with Jesus is a tragedy. The entirety of the scriptures, from Moses through the prophets, points us to Jesus. [23:46]
Bible passage: John 5:39 - "You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me."
Reflection: Reflect on a time when reading the Bible led you closer to Jesus. How did it deepen your relationship with Him and what did you learn from this experience?
Quotes
1. "May we be people marked by hearts that burn when we read your word. May we see it as our source of Truth. May it lead us to the truth of the Gospel which saves us." - 25:33
2. "Too many people treat the Bible as if it was something like the morning newspaper or just another opinion piece or even worse just another social media post. But what if the Bible was something more? What if the Bible came from God?" - 02:12
3. "The Bible is the word of God thus it has Authority. It's not the word of man, it's not the opinion of man. Because the Bible has Authority, we must obey it." - 17:31
4. "The Bible is God breathed. Do we need something more? The appropriate answer would be no. It equips us for every good work, not some good work, not the majority of good work, but for every good work." - 19:21
5. "To read the Bible and not fall in love with Jesus is a tragedy. To read the Bible and fall in love with Jesus changes your eternity. Your only provision for forgiveness, for Abundant Life, for eternal life is the gospel." - 23:46
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