H2O Church
In the third talk in this series, we're focusing on learning how to build a life rhythm that includes getting Scripture into our minds and our hearts, all in order to live authentically before the world.
Matthew 5:13 ESV
Hebrews 4:12 ESV
The attributes of the scripture.
The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures.
The Sufficiency of the Scriptures.
The Clarity of the Scriptures.
The Jesus-centricity of the Scriptures.
The PENETRATING POWER of the Scriptures.
“The Bible is no mere book, but a living creature, with a power that conquers all that oppose it.” the Napoleon
God thinks about us, knows the words in our mouths, knows our thoughts, and searches us out: He is intimately acquainted with all our ways. He gets us (Psalm 139:1-6). Though He needs nothing (Acts 17:25), He LONGS for you (Isaiah 30:18), listens to you (Psalm 4:3), He gives you his full attention (Psalm 116:1-2); we are the apple of his eye (Ps 17:8). AND HE WANTS TO DINE WITH US.
Revelation 3:20 ESV
HOW TO HAVE A GOD TIME
1. Get a good Bible (ESV, NLT, NIV)
2. Make an appointment with God.
3. Come to God before you come to God’s word.
"When you read God's word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, It is talking to me, and about me." --Soren Kierkegaard
Attribute #6— The Authority of the Scriptures
We must learn to read the Word of God as the Word of GOD!
Psalm 119:18 ESV
4. Study in a way that works for you.
Study a topic
Study a character
Study a book
5. Study to be transformed, not informed.
James 1:22-24 ESV
My 4 questions
1. What is the Bible telling me to believe?
2. What is the Bible commanding me to do?
3. What is the Bible inviting me to feel?
4. What do I need to repent of?
“All of a Christian's life is one of repentance.” Martin Luther
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
1. If scripture is food, what does eating look like for you?
2. What would help you where you’re at?
3. Have you identified what opposes your progress?
4. Do you understand each of these attributes of scripture? (Divine inspiration, sufficiency, clarity, Jesus-centricity, penetrating power, authority) 5. Which speaks to you the most?