How To Make Your Bible Come Alive

March 11, 2015 Save Article

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Psalm 119 (Program: 2146, Air date: 2.23.2014)

1. INTRODUCTION
   1. If we do not know, love, understand, practice and obey the Word of God, we will not be victorious Christians.
   2. If it is true that knowledge is power, then we need the knowledge of the Word of God in order to have spiritual power.
      1. Proverbs 23:7
   3. Each verse in Psalm 119 deals with the Word of God so that we might know and understand His Word

2. WE MUST APPRECIATE THE VIRTUES OF THE WORD OF GOD
   1. If we do not appreciate the virtues of the Word of God, then we will have no desire to learn or know the Word.
   2. Virtues of the Word of God:
      1. It is a timeless book.
         1. Psalm 119:89
         2. Psalm 119:152
         3. Psalm 119:160
         4. 1 Peter 1:25
            1. The Bible is settled in Heaven.
      2. It is a truthful book.
         1. Psalm 119:142
         2. Psalm 119:151
         3. Psalm 119:160
         4. John 17:17
         5. 1 Corinthians 14:37-38
         6. 2 Timothy 3:16
            1. The word “inspiration” is used only once in the Bible; it is “theopneustos”, which literally means “God breathed”.
            2. Matthew 4:4
      3. It is a treasured book.
         1. Psalm 119:72
         2. Psalm 119:103
         3. Psalm 119:127

3. WE MUST ASSIMILATE THE VITALITY OF THE WORD OF GOD
   1. The Bible is a living book.
      1. Hebrews 4:12 The word “quick” means “alive”.
      2. John 6:63
   2. How do we assimilate the Word of God?
      1. Pray over it.
         1. Psalm 119:12
         2. What will happen when we pray over it?
            1. Our eyes will be opened.
               1. Psalm 119:18
               2. Luke 24:45
            2. Our hearts will be stirred.
               1. Psalm 119:36
            3. Our minds will be enlightened.
               1. Psalm 119:73
      2. Ponder it.
         1. Psalm 119:15
         2. Psalm 119:147-148
         3. When reading the Bible, remember that it contains many different forms of speech: see poetry as poetry, prophecy as prophecy, precept as precept, promise as promise, and proverb as proverb.
         4. The Bible is to be interpreted both figuratively and literally.
            1. When we read symbolism in the Bible, find out what the symbol stands for and then literally apply it.
         5. Ask these questions when studying the Bible:
            1. Is there a promise to claim?
            2. Is there a lesson to learn?
            3. Is there a blessing to enjoy?
            4. Is there a command to obey?
            5. Is there a sin to avoid?
            6. Is there a new thought to carry with me?
         6. When studying the Scriptures: read it through, think it clear, write it down, pray it in, live it out, and pass it on.
      3. Preserve it.
         1. Psalm 119:11
         2. Psalm 119:16
         3. Memorize the Scriptures.
            1. Memory comes with concentration, motivation, and use.
      4. Practice it.
         1. Psalm 119:1-5
         2. If we want to learn more about the Word of God, then obey the parts we know.
            1. Luke 8:18
      5. Proclaim it.
         1. Psalm 119:13
         2. Psalm 119:27
         3. Psalm 119:46
         4. Psalm 119:172
         5. The more of the Word of God we give away, the more of it will stick with us.

4. WE MUST APPROPRIATE THE VALUES OF THE WORD OF GOD
   1. The knowledge we have will become transformational.
      1. It will be a source of victory.
         1. Psalm 119:45
      2. It will be a source of growth.
         1. Psalm 119:32
         2. 1 Peter 2:2
      3. It will be a source of joy.
         1. Psalm 119:54
         2. Psalm 119:111
         3. John 15:11
      4. It will be a source of power.
         1. Psalm 119:28
         2. Hebrews 4:12
      5. It will be a source of guidance.
         1. Psalm 119:105

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