The Uniqueness of the Bible and Its Message
Discover the vast significance of the Bible as the timeless and divine Word of God, written over centuries by various inspired authors. Explore how it reveals, exalts, and points humanity to Jesus, its central character, through different literary genres over 66 individual books split into the Old and New Testaments.
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KNOWING GODS REDEMPTIVE STORY UNDERSTANDING THE GREATNESS OF GOD S WORD
THINK ABOUT THIS What makes the Bible unique, what is it about, and how should I respond to its message?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE BIBLE TO SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE CURIOUS ABOUT IT? Discuss
GODS HOLY WORD The Bible is
ONE UNIFIED BOOK THAT IS COMPRISED OF 66 INDIVIDUAL BOOKS GOD S HOLY WORD The Bible is
ONE UNIFIED BOOK THAT IS COMPRISED OF 66 INDIVIDUAL BOOKS DIVIDED INTO 2 TESTAMENTS (OLD TESTAMENT AND NEW TESTAMENT) GOD S HOLY WORD The Bible is
WRITTEN OVER A PERIOD OF 1,500 YEARS (MOSES 1400 BC TO JOHN 90 AD) The Bible is
WRITTEN BY 40 DIFFERENT AUTHORS WHO WERE INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT WRITTEN OVER A PERIOD OF 1,500 YEARS (MOSES 1400 BC TO JOHN 90 AD) The Bible is
REVEALING, EXALTING, AND POINTING MANKIND TO ITS CENTRAL CHARACTER JESUS WRITTEN BY 40 DIFFERENT AUTHORS WHO WERE INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT WRITTEN OVER A PERIOD OF 1,500 YEARS (MOSES 1400 BC TO JOHN 90 AD) The Bible is
WRITTEN IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT LITERARY TYPES: HISTORICAL, POETICAL, WISDOM, PROPHETICAL/ APOCALYPTIC, AND EPISTLE/LETTER The Bible is
WRITTEN IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT LITERARY TYPES: HISTORICAL, POETICAL, WISDOM, PROPHETICAL/ APOCALYPTIC, AND EPISTLE/LETTER A GRAND NARRATIVE OF GOD S REDEMPTIVE STORY, REVEALING HIS NATURE, CHARACTER, AND PURPOSE The Bible is
1. GODS WORD IS INSPIRED, INERRANT, AND AUTHORITATIVE
2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
HOW HAS THE BIBLE IMPACTED YOUR LIFE? Discuss
SHARE A TIME WHEN THE BIBLE REBUKED OR CORRECTED YOU? Discuss
WHY DO WE STRUGGLE SOMETIMES TO OBEY WHAT GOD COMMANDS IN SCRIPTURE? Discuss
WHEN WE THINK OF TRAINING, WE OFTEN THINK OF EXERCISING OR GOING TO THE GYM. WHY IS IT HARD FOR US TO STAY COMMITTED TO A CONSISTENT WORKOUT SCHEDULE? Discuss
2. SCRIPTURE IS NOT YOUR STORY, IT S ABOUT JESUS.
LUKE 24:44-48 He (Jesus) told them, These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled. 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 46 He also said to them, This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47 and repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS WE HAVE MADE THE BIBLE ABOUT US? Discuss
WHAT NEW DEPTHS OF SCRIPTURE BECOME A REALITY WHEN WE REALIZE THAT JESUS IS THE CENTRAL CHARACTER OF THE BIBLE? Discuss
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT WHAT TIM KELLER SAID IN THE VIDEO? Discuss
The 5 Christ- centered divisions:
1. Anticipation 2. Manifestation 3. Proclamation The 5 Christ- centered divisions: 4. Explanation 5. Consummation
1. Anticipation 2. Manifestation 3. Proclamation 4. Explanation The 5 Christ- centered 5. Consummation
1. Anticipation 2. Manifestation 3. Proclamation The 5 Christ- centered divisions: 4. Explanation 5. Consummation
1. Anticipation 2. Manifestation 3. Proclamation The 5 Christ- centered divisions: 4. Explanation 5. Consummation
1. Anticipation 2. Manifestation 3. Proclamation The 5 Christ- centered divisions: 4. Explanation 5. Consummation
KNOWING THE FIVE CHRIST-CENTERED DIVISIONS OF SCRIPTURE MIGHT BRING A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON SCRIPTURE FOR YOU. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS SUMMARY OF THE BIBLE? Discuss
HOW COULD KNOWING THIS (THE FIVE CHRIST-CENTERED DIVISIONS OF SCRIPTURE) BE FRUITFUL IN YOUR PERSONAL DISCIPLE-MAKING OR EVEN SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH SOMEONE? Discuss
GETTING A GRIP ON SCRIPTURE, SO IT CAN GET A GRIP ON YOU.
HEBREWS 4:12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Six ways to get a grip on God s word
Hearing Read the Word Six ways to get a grip on God s word Study the Word Memorize the Word Meditate on the Word Apply the Word
Hearing Read the Word Six ways to get a grip on God s word Study the Word Memorize the Word Meditate on the Word Apply the Word
Hearing Read the Word Six ways to get a grip on God s word Study the Word Memorize the Word Meditate on the Word Apply the Word
Hearing Read the Word Six ways to get a grip on God s word Study the Word Memorize the Word Meditate on the Word Apply the Word
Hearing Read the Word Six ways to get a grip on God s word Study the Word Memorize the Word Meditate on the Word Apply the Word
Hearing Read the Word Six ways to get a grip on God s word Study the Word Memorize the Word Meditate on the Word Apply the Word
GOSPEL FOCUS THE WORD - Jesus is the logos, He is eternal, He is deity (Messiah), and a part of the Triune godhead (Trinity). Jesus, the Messiah, the Son, the Word, is truth! John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
WHAT STUCK OUT TO YOU TODAY FROM THIS LESSON? Reflect
IF YOU WERE TO TEACH THIS LESSON IN A DISCIPLE-MAKING RELATIONSHIP, WHAT WOULD BE HARD TO TEACH? WHAT WOULD BE EASY FOR YOU TO TEACH? Reflect
Begin to put into practice all the 6 Ways to Get a Grip on God s Word 1. Hearing 2.Reading 3.Studying 4.Memorizing 5.Meditating On 6.Applying Apply
