Why do we read the Bible?
Channel: Chapelstreet Church
Date: 2023-03-14

The Word of God—four words often used interchangeably with “The Bible” and “Scripture.” But have you ever stopped and marveled at those four words? The Word…of God. The all-powerful, all-knowing, perfectly wise, perfectly loving Creator of the universe is not silent, passive, or aloof. He speaks! And not only that—he wants to speak to you! In today’s video, Pastor Andrew will help us see why Scripture is more than just words on a page—and how God wants to use his Word to (literally) change your life. After the video, we provide a few additional resources for digging deeper into God’s Word. You can find those links below too. 

This is Day 2 of our 20 Days on Following Jesus series. Find the rest of the series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0lnY-4k_FoicFce0YaSUseBovJiNQ7GO

A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank you for your precious Word. It is more valuable than riches and sweeter than honey. It revives my soul; it rejoices my heart; it guides my mind. Use your Word to help me see and savor Jesus and become more like him. As we sing: Plant your Word down deep in me. Cause it to bear fruit. Open up my ears to hear. Lead me in your truth. And show me Christ! In his name I pray, amen.


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BIBLE VERSES REFERENCED (all ESV)
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Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Matthew 4:4: “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
2 Timothy 3:16–17: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”


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VIDEOS REFERENCED
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The Story of the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_CGP-12AE0
The Prodigal Son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUCCUHurV0I


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ADDITIONAL VERSES 
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Psalm 19:7–11: “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” (ESV)
Isaiah 40:8: “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” (ESV)
Luke 11:28: “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (CSB)
John 17:17: “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (ESV)


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SONG SUGGESTIONS
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  •  Show Us Christ (Sovereign Grace Music): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLIi5SAVMRw
  •  Speak, Oh Lord (Keith & Krystin Getty): https://youtu.be/jKtJVv5ffdw
  •  Word of God Speak (MercyMe): https://youtu.be/GzV2OYlGl3M


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