The Bible | a 4-Day Skate Church Movement Devotionalનમૂનો

is Scripture still relevant?

“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1

In 1982, Rodney Mullen introduced a trick in a skateboard contest that would transform the world of skateboarding forever: the flat ground ollie. The technique that Mullen found in 1982 actually won him the contest that day and has made a massive difference in the history of skateboarding. The ollie is now known as the entry level, basic foundation of skateboarding 101. One might say that this is the oldest trick in the book, but it’s definitely still relevant. Actually, it’s so relevant that most tricks that are done today involve an ollie. In the same way that an ollie is old but relevant, so is the Bible.

While there was literally nothing before the creation of the world, God existed. This was the beginning of the world that we’re a part of and where our story began. John 1:1 reminds us just how important the beginning is and gives a description: “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God and the Word was God.” This “Word” that is being talked about in this passage is actually referring to Jesus Himself. Jesus was God in the beginning before the creation of the earth. The Bible is the narrative of God redeeming the human race through His Son Jesus. It’s so cool to know that God had a plan of redemption for humanity, even before creating humans.

2 Timothy 3:16 says that the Bible is “inspired by God.” This is what sets the Bible apart from all other books. It holds authority because it was written by God Himself. Now to answer the question, “is Scripture still relevant?” In order to answer this question, we can look at Jesus Himself since He is God. Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” If Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, then His words will never become irrelevant! What an encouraging thing it is to know that the words that God gave us thousands of years ago are still relevant and useful for us today.

Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” When I read that the Word of God is “alive and powerful,” I can’t help but notice how the Bible has been influential in my life. The Word of God actually brings life and it is active in molding my life to look more like Jesus. So I will encourage you to drop in one more time and allow the authority of the Bible to challenge you today. You got this!

pushing further

1. Have you given the Bible a fair chance?
2. What are some ways you can make reading the Bible more practical in your own life?