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Word to Live By | Part 4 | How to Engage with Scripture

Tyler Minton
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June 9, 2024

Main Idea

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.

Scripture References

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

1. How can we use Scripture as a weapon against life's challenges, as Jesus did?

What emerges from our hearts during hardship mirrors what we've planted within them.

2. What are some effective strategies for memorizing Scripture?

Discussion Questions:

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.

By stepping into the Gospel story, we're invited to adopt a new worldview shaped by God's narrative.

Summary

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.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

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.

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