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Follow Me – Part 6: Why should I dig deeper into Scripture?

May 16, 2021

Follow Me: Becoming a Disciple of Jesus

Part 6 – Why should I dig deeper into Scripture?

John 8:31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:1-11

31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.” John 8:31

Two Proofs of Real Discipleship

Proof 1 – that Jesus Christ is Messiah and Son of God.

31 To the Jews who had believed him…. Jesus said,… you are really my disciples. John 8:31

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Proof 2 – rely on and obey .

31 … Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. John 8:31

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Why should I dig deeper into God’s Word?

1. Scripture tells me

16 All Scripture is God-breathed 2 Timothy 3:16a

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,

    a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

2. Scripture tells me .

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching2 Timothy 3:16b

103 How sweet are your words to my taste,

    sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 I gain understanding from your precepts;

    therefore I hate every wrong path. Psalm 119:103-104

3. Scripture tells me .

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,… 2 Timothy 3:16c

12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

4. Scripture tells me .

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting… 2 Timothy 3:16d

He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2

5. Scripture tells me

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

Scripture inspires me and equips me for !

17 so that the servant of God

Next Steps for Digging Deeper into God’s Word

Step 1 – the Word.

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,

    who walk according to the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1

Step 2 – the Word.

Blessed are those who keep his statutes

    and seek him with all their heart— Psalm 119:2

Step 3 – the Word.

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

    By living according to your word. Psalm 119:10

Step 4 – the Word.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart

    that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

 

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