Foothills Christian Church
Treasuring the Word of God | Marc Dupont | May 21 & 22, 2021
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Foothills Christian Church
365 W Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
Saturday 6:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by EVERY word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 & Luke 4:4
Psalm 138:2b
You have exalted ABOVE ALL things your name and your word.
Psalm 138:2b
You have exalted ABOVE ALL things your name and your word.
Jesus is the Word, and the Word is Jesus!
In the beginning was the Word (logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word (logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
Jesus is the Word, and the Word is Jesus!
Col. 1:13-19; For in Him (Jesus) all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell
John 14:9: Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
Col. 1:13-19; For in Him (Jesus) all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell
John 14:9: Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Tim. 3:16-17
The law is good’! Romans 7:12
The law is good’! Romans 7:12
Psalm 119: Essential Truths about God’s Word:
Key 1: Leads to Abundant Life
Vs.1-3: Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
Key 1: Leads to Abundant Life
Vs.1-3: Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
Key 1: It Leads to Abundant Life
John 10:10 - The Primary will of God for your life is to be conformed to the image of Christ Jesus
John 10:10 - The Primary will of God for your life is to be conformed to the image of Christ Jesus
Key 2- It Inspires Diligent Obedience
Vs. 4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
Choose Life- ‘I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him.” Deuteronomy 30.19-20
Vs. 4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
Choose Life- ‘I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him.” Deuteronomy 30.19-20
Key 3- It Delivers us from Shame
Vs.5-6: 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! 6 Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Shame= deep-rooted illogical, ill feelings which can take over your self identity.
Vs.5-6: 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! 6 Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Shame= deep-rooted illogical, ill feelings which can take over your self identity.
Key 4- It Leads to Experiencing Righteousness
Vs.7: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
Experiential knowledge (heart knowledge out of obedience) versus a head knowledge
Vs.7: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
Experiential knowledge (heart knowledge out of obedience) versus a head knowledge
Key 5- It Promises us His Presence.
Vs.8: I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
As we know and lean into the presence of God (the Holy Spirit) we can then do all things through Christ who strengthens us
Vs.8: I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
As we know and lean into the presence of God (the Holy Spirit) we can then do all things through Christ who strengthens us
Vs.8: I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually”! Psalm 105:4
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually”! Psalm 105:4
Key 6- It Releases Discernment
Vs. 9: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25
Vs. 9: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25
Key 7- It Calls us to Whole heartedness
Vs.10-11: With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Vs.10-11: With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Vs.10-11: With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
“Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, you’re your mind, and all your strength”! Mark 12:30
“Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, you’re your mind, and all your strength”! Mark 12:30
Key 8- It Promises God will Teach You
Vs.12: Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!
Luke 24:27: And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Vs.12: Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!
Luke 24:27: And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Vs.12: Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26
Key 9- It Establishes Healthy Speech
Vs.13: With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth
Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue! Proverbs18:21
Vs.13: With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth
Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue! Proverbs18:21
Key 10- It Reveals our True Wealth
Vs.14: In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
Proverbs 3:13-16: Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, 14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Vs.14: In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
Proverbs 3:13-16: Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, 14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Vs.14: In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
But godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Tim. 6.6
But godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Tim. 6.6
Key 11- The Word (Jesus) Satisfies our Souls!
Vs.15-16: I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
Reading God’s word is not simply memorizing truth. It is spending time with Jesus- The Truth, Himself!
Vs.15-16: I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
Reading God’s word is not simply memorizing truth. It is spending time with Jesus- The Truth, Himself!
So how do we read the Bible?
PRAYERFULLY- we need to understand the Word out of the Holy Spirit’s illumination
Ask God to give you wisdom
Ask God for specifically needed insights
PRAYERFULLY- we need to understand the Word out of the Holy Spirit’s illumination
Ask God to give you wisdom
Ask God for specifically needed insights
So, how do we read the Bible?
MEDITATIVELY - “My eyes are awake before the watches of the night that I may meditate on your promise.” Psalm 119.148
MEDITATIVELY - “My eyes are awake before the watches of the night that I may meditate on your promise.” Psalm 119.148
Hebrew word for meditate is śîyaḥ- to speak, sing, & commune
Reading it out loud, at times
Slowly and considerately
Reading it out loud, at times
Slowly and considerately
Matthew 7.24-27
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
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