New Horizon Church: "God-versation: The Scriptures"
Ours is a God Who speaks; and ours is a heart that can hear. A distinguishing mark of relationships is communication. That’s what makes the Scriptures so remarkable.
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ABOUT TODAY'S MESSAGE: "God-versation: The Scriptures"
Ours is a God Who speaks; and ours is a heart that can hear. A distinguishing mark of relationships is communication. That’s what makes the Scriptures so remarkable.
Scripture Passage. Deuteronomy 4:5-8
Deuteronomy 4:5-8 NIV
QUESTIONS FOR STUDY:
1. At what point in Hebrew history did Moses speak today's passage?
2. What’s another Biblical term for God’s commands? (Exodus 24:7)
3. About the Scriptures:
• How might we describe the nature of the Scriptures? (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• How do the Scriptures inspire and encourage faith? (Romans 10:17)
• What is to be our relationship with the Scriptures? (Joshua 1:8-9)
4. How did Jesus view our relationship with the Scriptures? (Matthew 4:4)
5. What practices are helpful in forming a relationship with the Scriptures?
REFLECTIONS:
• What is the basis of my worldview? My understanding of God, myself and my world? My moral compass? The lens through which I view the world?
• What is my relationship with the Scriptures? What do I believe about them? How important are they? How well acquainted am I with the Scriptures?
WHAT NOW?
• What steps will I take to increase my consumption of the Scriptures?
• How will I seek greater understanding of the Scriptures?
• How will I help others learn the Scriptures?
