"The Word of God"
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Discussion:
Discussion:
Read John 6:47-68
Read John 6:47-68
What did Jesus mean about the manna the fathers ate?
What did Jesus mean about the manna the fathers ate?
Why did Jesus compare Himself to the bread that gave eternal life?
Why did Jesus compare Himself to the bread that gave eternal life?
Your Bible is actually a library of Books!
Your Bible is actually a library of Books!
The Origin of the Old Testament
The Origin of the Old Testament
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.
But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
The Bible is the Word of God and reveals His plan for humanity.
The Bible is the Word of God and reveals His plan for humanity.
The Old Testament contains the account of all creation, God’s relationship with His people, and it points to a coming saviour.
The Old Testament contains the account of all creation, God’s relationship with His people, and it points to a coming saviour.
Who does the scripture testify of? (verse 39) __________________________________________________________
Who did Moses write about? (verse 46) __________________________________________________________
How does scripture testify of Jesus? __________________________________________________________
It’s important to remember that the Old Testament was the Bible that Jesus and the Apostles preached and taught from for there was no New Testament written at that time.
God used Moses, Prophets, Kings, and other authors to compile the Holy writings of the Old Testament.
God used Moses, Prophets, Kings, and other authors to compile the Holy writings of the Old Testament.
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Divisions of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
Divisions of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
Law
Prophets
Writings
The Origin of the New Testament
The Origin of the New Testament
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
How is the word of Prophecy described? (verse 19) __________________________________________________________
No prophecy of the scripture is of what? (verse 20) __________________________________________________________
How did holy men of God speak? (verse 21) __________________________________________________________
God spoke to holy men, and they preserved His words for future generations.
God spoke to holy men, and they preserved His words for future generations.
The New Testament contains how Jesus redeemed and established His church.
The New Testament contains how Jesus redeemed and established His church.
It’s letters gives us instruction on how to live in a New Covenant with Him.
It’s letters gives us instruction on how to live in a New Covenant with Him.
The synoptic gospels.
The synoptic gospels.
Matthew
Mark
Luke
The Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul
Wrote at least half of the New Testament.
Wrote at least half of the New Testament.
John in His writings was that of an exegete. (an expounder or textual interpreter, especially of scripture.)
John in His writings was that of an exegete. (an expounder or textual interpreter, especially of scripture.)
Trusting the Word of God
Trusting the Word of God
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
What are some of the purposes of scripture? (verse 16) __________________________________________________________
How does Scripture complete us? (verse 17) __________________________________________________________
How does this passage give you confidence in the validity of the Bible? ___________________________________________________________
All scripture comes from God and is the basis for our spiritual growth and maturity.
All scripture comes from God and is the basis for our spiritual growth and maturity.
We can trust that the Bible is the Word of God and that it’s powerful, alive, and well able to direct our lives today!
We can trust that the Bible is the Word of God and that it’s powerful, alive, and well able to direct our lives today!
The infallible inerrant Word of God
The infallible inerrant Word of God
I will worship toward thy holy temple, And praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
The Closed Canon
The Closed Canon
Canon = standard or measuring rod.
Canon = standard or measuring rod.
Inspired of God.
Recognized in the early church communities.
Authorship. (Apostles)
The Jewish People are the stewards of the Old Testament canon.
Closed Canon: Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; Revelation 22:19
Closed Canon: Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; Revelation 22:19
Applying the Word of God
Applying the Word of God
We not only can trust the Bible’s validity, but we also daily seek to apply its principles to our lives.
We not only can trust the Bible’s validity, but we also daily seek to apply its principles to our lives.
The Bible provides direction, correction, and strength for facing every day.
The Bible provides direction, correction, and strength for facing every day.
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee.
Blessed art thou, O Lord: Teach me thy statutes.
With my lips have I declared All the judgments of thy mouth.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
I will meditate in thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.
Why did the Psalmist hide God’s Word in his heart? (verse 11) __________________________________________________________
What does the Psalmist compare God’s Word to for giving him direction? (verse 105) __________________________________________________________
In what similar ways does God’s Word give us help and direction today? __________________________________________________________
What are practical ways you can hide God’s Word in your heart? __________________________________________________________
Closing
Closing
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.
But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;
I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.
Why do you think people neglect to read the Bible?
Why do you think people neglect to read the Bible?
When has a scripture helped you in life?
When has a scripture helped you in life?
What is one thing you can do this week to learn more about the Word of God and apply it to your life?
What is one thing you can do this week to learn more about the Word of God and apply it to your life?