KEEPING THE MAIN THINGS THE MAIN THINGS
Part 3 - Knowing Scripture
TEN REASONS TO TRUST THE BIBLE:
1. It’s Honesty
2. Its Preservation
3. Its Own Claims
4. It’s Miracles
5. It’s Unity
6. It’s Historical and Geographical Accuracy
7. It’s Endorsement by Jesus Christ
8. It’s Accurate Predictions of Future Events
9. It’s Survival
10. It’s Power to Change Lives
Protects us from sin-
vs. 11 “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
Guides us through life-
v. 35 “the path of your commands…is where my happiness is found”
Gives wisdom about suffering-
vs. 71 “The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles.”
Helps me understand life-
vs.104 “your commandments give me understanding”
Gives me direction-
vs. 105 “your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path”
“Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 NLT
STEPS TO CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH GOD’S WORD:
1. READ IT
2. PRAY AS YOU READ (Psalm 119)
“Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your law”
vs. 18
“Teach me your principles” vs. 26
“Give discernment to me” vs. 125
1. MEDITATE AS YOU READ
2. RESPOND AS YOU READ
3. READ SHORT SECTIONS AND READ SLOWLY
4. LIVE WITH ONE VERSE FOR THE DAY