Trusting God: Deepening Our Relationship with the Bible

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Day 1: The Importance of Knowing God's Word

God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. It is the source of wisdom, guidance, and comfort. It is the foundation of our faith and the lens through which we understand the world. Knowing God's word is not just about reading the Bible, but about understanding and applying its teachings to our lives.

Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

Reflection: Reflect on your current relationship with the Bible. Is it a close friend and guide, or more of an acquaintance? What steps can you take to deepen your relationship with God's word?

Day 2: The Power of God's Word

God's word is alive and active. It has the power to transform lives, heal hearts, and change the world. It is not just a collection of ancient texts, but the living and active word of God that speaks to us today.

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: Can you recall a time when God's word accomplished something in your life that you didn't expect? How did that experience change your understanding of the power of God's word?

Day 3: The Danger of Self-Reliance

The Bible warns us about the dangers of self-reliance. It teaches us that our strength and security come from God, not from our own efforts or resources. When we rely on ourselves, we are prone to anxiety, fear, and disappointment. But when we rely on God, we find peace, joy, and fulfillment.

Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Reflection: How does your relationship with money reflect your reliance on self or on God? What changes can you make to prioritize people over wealth?

Day 4: The Promise of God's Kingdom

The Bible promises that God's kingdom will come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. This promise gives us hope in the midst of trials and tribulations. It assures us that God is in control and that His plans for us are good.

Matthew 6:10 - "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

Reflection: How does the promise of God's kingdom give you hope in your current circumstances? How can you share this hope with others?

Day 5: The Command to Love One Another

Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us. This is not just a suggestion, but a command. It is the essence of the Christian life and the mark of a true disciple of Christ.

John 13:34 - "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."

Reflection: Reflect on a recent situation where you had the opportunity to help someone in need. Did you respond with generosity and love, or did you miss the opportunity? How can you be more intentional about loving your neighbors as yourself?

Sermon Summary

In the sermon, I was reminded of the importance of not worrying about the material aspects of life, such as what to eat, drink, or wear. Instead, I was encouraged to focus on the kingdom of God and his righteousness, trusting that all other things will be provided for me. The sermon also emphasized the value of the Bible and the need for Christians to have a deeper relationship with it. It was pointed out that many Christians have a lukewarm relationship with the Bible, knowing they should know it better but often only having a cursory understanding of it.

The sermon also debunked some common misconceptions about phrases often attributed to the Bible, such as "God helps those who help themselves." This phrase, it was explained, is not in the Bible and actually encourages us to focus on ourselves rather than on God and others. The sermon concluded with a call to action for us to read our Bibles more and to let God's word guide us in our lives.

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1. "Jesus said therefore I tell you do not worry about your life what you will eat or what she will drink or about your body what you will wear is not life more than food and the body more than clothing look to the birds of the air they neither sow nor reap nor gather into Barns and yet your heavenly father feeds them are you not of more value than they and can any of you by worrying at a single hour to the span of life." - 36:47

2. "When we live a life that screams I did it my way I have all of the toys and I'm not going to share we're not living in a Biblical way. When we talk about giving it's not only about money or raising money what it's actually about is your relationship to your money." - 53:53

3. "Scripture would tell us what we just told little Aaron this morning is it's not all about you Aaron and you by yourself Aaron it's about you and the body of Christ." - 45:16

4. "Rather than helping yourself Jesus said love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your mind with all your soul or strength this is the greatest and most important command and the second is like it love your neighbor as yourself." - 45:16

5. "Our Bibles need to become more than mere acquaintances for us we should know God's word well and not just so you can win at the trivia stuff or not just so you can show up your relatives at Christmas a time but so that you may be led by it and guided by it." - 58:14

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