The central theme of Pastor's sermon was the transformative power of engaging with Scripture. He reminded us that to love Jesus is to love what He loves, and Jesus cherished Scripture. By following Jesus' example, we can use Scripture as a defense, store it in our hearts through memorization, and experience it collectively within our communities. Application of Scripture in our lives is crucial, as it reflects our hearts and shapes our actions. Pastor encouraged us to adopt Jesus' attitude towards God's Word and to integrate it into our lives through the B.R.E.A.D. method: Be Still, Read, Encounter, Apply, Devote.
Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 6:45, Psalm 119:11, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, John 15:7, Luke 4:16-21, Acts 13:14b-15, 1 Timothy 4:13, James 1:22-25, Psalm 119:34, Psalm 119:162-165
3. Why is it important to engage with Scripture in a community setting?
4. How does applying Scripture in our daily lives change our perspective and actions?
5. Share a personal experience where Scripture has significantly impacted your life.
Pastor shared a powerful message on how we can engage with Scripture, just as Jesus did. He emphasized the importance of Scripture in our lives and outlined practical ways to incorporate it into our daily routine. We learned about meditation, singing, memorization, engaging in community, and application. Pastor used the example of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness to show how Scripture can be a weapon against lies and attacks. He also highlighted the significance of memorizing Scripture, reading it within a community, and applying it to our lives to truly live by God's Word.
Let's commit to memorizing one scripture this week to store God's Word in our hearts.
Join a small group to read and discuss Scripture together, strengthening our community and faith.