How To Make Your Bible Come Alive
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Psalm 119 (Program: 2146, Air date: 2.23.2014)
- INTRODUCTION
- If we do not know, love, understand, practice and obey the Word of God, we will not be victorious Christians.
- If it is true that knowledge is power, then we need the knowledge of the Word of God in order to have spiritual power.
- Proverbs 23:7
- Each verse in Psalm 119 deals with the Word of God so that we might know and understand His Word
- WE MUST APPRECIATE THE VIRTUES OF THE WORD OF GOD
- If we do not appreciate the virtues of the Word of God, then we will have no desire to learn or know the Word.
- Virtues of the Word of God:
- It is a timeless book.
- Psalm 119:89
- Psalm 119:152
- Psalm 119:160
- 1 Peter 1:25
- The Bible is settled in Heaven.
- It is a truthful book.
- Psalm 119:142
- Psalm 119:151
- Psalm 119:160
- John 17:17
- 1 Corinthians 14:37-38
- 2 Timothy 3:16
- The word “inspiration” is used only once in the Bible; it is “theopneustos”, which literally means “God breathed”.
- Matthew 4:4
- It is a treasured book.
- Psalm 119:72
- Psalm 119:103
- Psalm 119:127
- It is a timeless book.
- WE MUST ASSIMILATE THE VITALITY OF THE WORD OF GOD
- The Bible is a living book.
- Hebrews 4:12 The word “quick” means “alive”.
- John 6:63
- How do we assimilate the Word of God?
- Pray over it.
- Psalm 119:12
- What will happen when we pray over it?
- Our eyes will be opened.
- Psalm 119:18
- Luke 24:45
- Our hearts will be stirred.
- Psalm 119:36
- Our minds will be enlightened.
- Psalm 119:73
- Our eyes will be opened.
- Ponder it.
- Psalm 119:15
- Psalm 119:147-148
- 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.
- The Bible is to be interpreted both figuratively and literally.
- When we read symbolism in the Bible, find out what the symbol stands for and then literally apply it.
- Ask these questions when studying the Bible:
- Is there a promise to claim?
- Is there a lesson to learn?
- Is there a blessing to enjoy?
- Is there a command to obey?
- Is there a sin to avoid?
- Is there a new thought to carry with me?
- When studying the Scriptures: read it through, think it clear, write it down, pray it in, live it out, and pass it on.
- Preserve it.
- Psalm 119:11
- Psalm 119:16
- Memorize the Scriptures.
- Memory comes with concentration, motivation, and use.
- Practice it.
- Psalm 119:1-5
- If we want to learn more about the Word of God, then obey the parts we know.
- Luke 8:18
- Proclaim it.
- Psalm 119:13
- Psalm 119:27
- Psalm 119:46
- Psalm 119:172
- The more of the Word of God we give away, the more of it will stick with us.
- Pray over it.
- The Bible is a living book.
- WE MUST APPROPRIATE THE VALUES OF THE WORD OF GOD
- The knowledge we have will become transformational.
- It will be a source of victory.
- Psalm 119:45
- It will be a source of growth.
- Psalm 119:32
- 1 Peter 2:2
- It will be a source of joy.
- Psalm 119:54
- Psalm 119:111
- John 15:11
- It will be a source of power.
- Psalm 119:28
- Hebrews 4:12
- It will be a source of guidance.
- Psalm 119:105
- It will be a source of victory.
- The knowledge we have will become transformational.
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