July 16, 2015

Bible: July 16, 2015

TODAY’S WORD FOR THURSDAY JULY 16, 2015.
BIBLE

DEFINITION:

The inspired Word of God; a collection of sacred writings, all inspired by God comprising of the Old and New Testaments.





SCRIPTURE:

For the Word of God is quick (alive), and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7.



KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

The Bible is not just a collection of sacred writings, as the dictionary defines it, but it is alive, dynamic and powerful accounting of the Word of God. The Word of God (the Bible) penetrates to the very core of our soul, revealing who we are and what we are not.

This is probably the major reason that people do not read the Bible. It is because reading it makes us aware of the evil that is within us and it opens our eyes to what is truly good for us and non-believers do not want to face that fact.

But for those of us who have accepted Jesus as our Savior and are developing a close relationship with Him, the Bible is our guide book and the only true guidebook available to guide us in our daily walk with Him. Born again Christians believe that the Bible contains God’s Word from beginning to end.

Many professing Christians are spiritually starving and the reason is simple. They do not read or possibly even open a Bible very often. And certainly they do not read it with serious thought, wanting to grow spiritually.

If you are going to understand the Bible and learn how to study it you must understand the following basic truths:

•    First, you need to know what the Bible says about itself. The verse we have put above from Psalms says that the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. It is the Word of God and we can be sure that as we read it, it will change us.

•    Secondly, The Bible wants us to first of all know He is God, the one who created the world and man. He controls all things that He created.

•    Thirdly, you need to know that the Bible deals with facts and is not a hollow philosophy based on human ideas and experiences or on principles of this world. The Bible is based on Christ’s life and His example. (Colossians 2:8)

•    Finally, we are to know the correct methods of Bible study. The apostle Paul taught Timothy to be diligent by presenting himself approved to God, being a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. The Word of truth is the Bible.

Abraham Lincoln in a letter to a friend wrote: “I am profitably engaged in reading the Bible. Take all of this book upon reason that you can, and the balance upon faith. You will live and die a better man.”
LEARNING:

Our memory verse for this week is found in Genesis 1:1.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

PRAYER:

Thank You that the Bible is not only perfect and true but powerful and life-changing. Give me the leadership and boldness today to teach my family and friends the value of the Bible for their lives. Lead me to the right people today to share with them Your Word to make an impact on their lives.

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