Sorry for the delay but with the tropical storm hitting us, no power at Church and no internet at home. Do what you can. Try to catch up. I'll talk to you all soon.
Dan aka P.H.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
TUESDAY-BIBLE 411- "Purpose of the Pages"
TUESDAY: The Purpose of the Pages
"What is the Purpose of the Bible?" What is it that God wanted to tell us? After all, no book has even been written that the author did not want to convey some message to the reader. Here are six things the Bible does for us.
Keeps us from Sin
The Word of God shows us what sin is and tells us to stay away from it. Psalms 119:11 I have hidden your word In my heart that I might not sin against You.
Lights our way
It is very difficult to get around in the dark! When you walk in a darkened room, you hit your feet on different things and can injure yourself. The same concept is true spiritually. If we fumble around without knowing the truth the Bible gives, we can stumble. Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Enlightens Us
The Bible shows how to have eternal life with God. 2 Timothy 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
Instructs Us
The Bible instructs us on how to live every area of our lives. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Purifies us
Obedience to God's Word (the scriptures) allows us to see the sin in our lives and get rid of it. 1 Peter 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.
Frees us
True freedom is freedom from the bad things in our lives that keep us down. If we follow the truth of the Bible we can be free from all the tangles of this world. John 8:31-32 Jesus said, “If you hold to my teachings, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
For a few moments today, think about how these six things apply to you personally. Are you letting the Bible:
Keep you from Sin? Light your way? Enlighten You? Instruct You? Purify You? Free you?
Only you know the answers to those questions. If you have some areas that you need to work on, talk to God about them. Spend some time talking to God about it now.
"What is the Purpose of the Bible?" What is it that God wanted to tell us? After all, no book has even been written that the author did not want to convey some message to the reader. Here are six things the Bible does for us.
Keeps us from Sin
The Word of God shows us what sin is and tells us to stay away from it. Psalms 119:11 I have hidden your word In my heart that I might not sin against You.
Lights our way
It is very difficult to get around in the dark! When you walk in a darkened room, you hit your feet on different things and can injure yourself. The same concept is true spiritually. If we fumble around without knowing the truth the Bible gives, we can stumble. Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Enlightens Us
The Bible shows how to have eternal life with God. 2 Timothy 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
Instructs Us
The Bible instructs us on how to live every area of our lives. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Purifies us
Obedience to God's Word (the scriptures) allows us to see the sin in our lives and get rid of it. 1 Peter 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.
Frees us
True freedom is freedom from the bad things in our lives that keep us down. If we follow the truth of the Bible we can be free from all the tangles of this world. John 8:31-32 Jesus said, “If you hold to my teachings, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
For a few moments today, think about how these six things apply to you personally. Are you letting the Bible:
Keep you from Sin? Light your way? Enlighten You? Instruct You? Purify You? Free you?
Only you know the answers to those questions. If you have some areas that you need to work on, talk to God about them. Spend some time talking to God about it now.
MONDAY- BIBLE 411-"Where The Bible Came From"
Monday: Bible 411-Beginnigs
To begin our weeks study of “Bible 411”, it is necessary to say a few fundamental things about it's origins and composition. The Bible consists of 66 books arranged in two testaments. The Old Testament contains books that deal with the beginning of the universe and man, the life of many of the Patriarchs (Noah, Abraham, etc.), the giving of the Mosaic (Jewish) law, and all of the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The New Testament contains the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It also contains letters written by the Apostles to the early church. These letters outline many things including how a Christian is supposed to live.
The Bible was written by around 40 different men over a period of 1,500 years. The last book, Revelations, written by the Apostle John, was completed in 96 A.D. Even though it was written by a wide variety of people and in 3 different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek), the Bible is clear in purpose, thought, and its message never contradicts itself. No other document available to man can boast this and this attribute speaks to the Divine Inspiration of the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:16- “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” The Bible is God’s word, spoken to you. It can teach you, discipline you, correct you, and train you to live the way God wants you to.
James 4:8a- ‘Come near to God and He will come near to you. Sometimes you might not feel very close to God. He sometimes seems so far away. You may sometimes wonder where He is and why he doesn’t just speak to you. The reality is that He is near. You just need to make a move towards Him.
2 Peter 1:21-“For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit A fundamental truth for you to realize is that although the Bible was written down by human hands, the content is solely God’s thoughts for you.
So what does this mean to you? Have you changed your view on what the Bible is all about? It is not just a bunch of ancient stories, long outdated. It is not fiction. It is not some old guys guess about how God wants people to live. It is God’s voice, speaking to you. Try to remember that in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
Prayer Time:
Spend a few moments thanking God for His word, the Bible. Ask Him to help you understand it. Ask Him to help you apply what it says to your own life.
To begin our weeks study of “Bible 411”, it is necessary to say a few fundamental things about it's origins and composition. The Bible consists of 66 books arranged in two testaments. The Old Testament contains books that deal with the beginning of the universe and man, the life of many of the Patriarchs (Noah, Abraham, etc.), the giving of the Mosaic (Jewish) law, and all of the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The New Testament contains the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It also contains letters written by the Apostles to the early church. These letters outline many things including how a Christian is supposed to live.
The Bible was written by around 40 different men over a period of 1,500 years. The last book, Revelations, written by the Apostle John, was completed in 96 A.D. Even though it was written by a wide variety of people and in 3 different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek), the Bible is clear in purpose, thought, and its message never contradicts itself. No other document available to man can boast this and this attribute speaks to the Divine Inspiration of the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:16- “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” The Bible is God’s word, spoken to you. It can teach you, discipline you, correct you, and train you to live the way God wants you to.
James 4:8a- ‘Come near to God and He will come near to you. Sometimes you might not feel very close to God. He sometimes seems so far away. You may sometimes wonder where He is and why he doesn’t just speak to you. The reality is that He is near. You just need to make a move towards Him.
2 Peter 1:21-“For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit A fundamental truth for you to realize is that although the Bible was written down by human hands, the content is solely God’s thoughts for you.
So what does this mean to you? Have you changed your view on what the Bible is all about? It is not just a bunch of ancient stories, long outdated. It is not fiction. It is not some old guys guess about how God wants people to live. It is God’s voice, speaking to you. Try to remember that in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
Prayer Time:
Spend a few moments thanking God for His word, the Bible. Ask Him to help you understand it. Ask Him to help you apply what it says to your own life.
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