I Believe in God, but I'm Not So Sure About the BibleSample

You can trust the Bible personally.

The Scriptures were written a long time ago, and since they are ancient texts, we can be tempted to doubt they apply to us personally today. This doubt grows if we search the Scriptures looking for ourselves and examples of our current situations. But everything changes when we realize that despite being written over centuries by multiple authors, the Scriptures never waver from their focus on God’s plan for the salvation of humankind. The entire Bible points to Jesus.

The story arc set in motion through the Old Testament is brought to fruition in the New Testament. The Scriptures are consistent in their message and in fulfillment of what they prophesy. Every prophecy is and will be fulfilled through Jesus, and our current lives are included within the context of that ongoing story arc.

We have come back to where we started with this study in a real way. Jesus is the Word. As we come to know the Word, we come to know Jesus. As we come to know Jesus, we find that He invites us to personal salvation and restoration back into a relationship with God - and that relationship applies to every part of us personally. Everything holy in Him satisfies everything broken within us.

Ask Yourself:

How does your perspective on the Bible change when you look at it through a Jesus lens?

Pause to Pray:

Father God, thank you for sending your Living Word to save us. I give you my doubts and points of confusion and ask for your clarity and insight. Continue to open my heart and mind to your truth. Help me to seek you diligently, day by day.

Take a Next Step:

Identify someone in your life who is growing in their relationship with God and His Scriptures. Consider setting up a time to read the Bible together and talk about what you learn.

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