Exploring the Word of God: Lessons on the Bible and Christian Living
Discover the origins of the Bible, its structure, and the central role of Jesus Christ. Learn about the significance of the Word of God in preventing sin, offering guidance, and providing comfort in Christian living through insights from Psalm 119.
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LESSON 8: THE WORD OF GOD
The Word of God, the Bible got its name from the Greek word: biblion - book of books
LESSON 8: THE WORD OF GOD LESSON 8: THE WORD OF GOD Through the centuries the Bible has been called: 1. The Scriptures (John 5:39) 2. The Oracles of God (Romans 3:2) 3. The Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17) 4. The Law (John 10:34)
I. I. FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is made up of 66 books, divided into 2 main sections: 1. The Old Testament which contains 39 books. 2. The New Testament which contains 27 books.
I. I. FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible was written by around 40 authors over a span of 1,600 years. The authors were different kinds of people but they speak one message and is without contradiction.
1,600 years New Testament 27 39 Old Testament 66 books 40 authors The central focus of the Bible: The Lord Jesus Christ END START
II. II. THE ROLE OF THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN LIVING (PSALM 119) THE ROLE OF THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN LIVING (PSALM 119) A. The Word of God prevent us from sinning against God, v.11 B. The Word of God is our Counselor, v.24 C. The Word of God gives us strength when our souls are weary, v.28 D. The Word of God gives us Hope, vv.42-43
II. II. THE ROLE OF THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN LIVING (PSALM 119) THE ROLE OF THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN LIVING (PSALM 119) E. The Word of God gives us comfort through our suffering, v.52 F. The Word of God is Eternal, v.89 G. The Word of God makes us wiser, vv.98-99 H. The Word of God is our guide, v.105 I. The Word of God brings us delight, v.143
II. II. THE ROLE OF THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN LIVING (PSALM 119) THE ROLE OF THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN LIVING (PSALM 119) J. The Word of God teaches us to praise and thank God for His righteousness, vv.171-172
III. III. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION This book contains the MIND of God; the state of man; the way of SALVATION; the doom of SINNERS; and the HAPPINESS of believers. Its doctrines are HOLY, its precepts are BINDING; its stories are TRUE; and its decisions are IMMUTABLE.
III. III. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION Read it to be WISE; believe it to be SAFE; and practice it to be HOLY. It contains light to direct you; food to support you; and comfort to CHEER you.
III. III. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION It is the traveler s MAP, the pilgrim s STAFF; the pilot s COMPASS;the soldier s SWORD; and the Christian s CHARTER. Here, paradise is RESTORED; heaven opened; and the gates of hell DISCLOSED.
III. III. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION Christ is its grand object; our good is its design and the glory of God its end. It should fill the MEMORY,rule the heart and guide the FEET.
III. III. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and remembered forever. It involves the highest RESPONSIBILITY, will reward the laborer and condemns all who trifle with its contents.
VALUE FORMATION VALUE FORMATION Of the ten important roles we have listed from Psalm 199, which one has been especially true to you in your recent experience with God. Share that experience.
VALUE FORMATION VALUE FORMATION Because we have seen the important of the Word, how much time should we allot to the study of Scriptures in a day/how much time have you given it lately?
VALUE FORMATION VALUE FORMATION What concrete steps can we take to make sure we do not neglect the study of the word. Of the steps suggested by your class and yourself, choose one of you who will try to apply this week in your personal Bible study.
