This Week’s Power Verse:

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Ephesians 6:17

WHY DO I NEED THE BIBLE?

1.  So I can know

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I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13

2.  To teach me the

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“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17

3.  To show me how to

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You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Psalm 16:11

4.  To give me spiritual

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“Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29

What Should I Do With the Bible?

B:

It Completely.

Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God. 2 Peter 1:20-21

As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s Word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. 1 Peter 1:24-25

“It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.” Luke 16:17

I:

in It Fully.

• Choose a
  Reveal Answer
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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8

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  Reveal Answer
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• Follow a
  Reveal Answer
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Take the NT90X Challenge

B:

On It.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:24-25

5 Ways to APPLY the Bible

A -

my Sin

P –

to Claim

“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:14

P –

to Follow

L –

to Learn

Y –

in Gratitude

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, Philippians 2:14

L:

it out.

So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. 2 Corinthians 3:18

E:

it through:

Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. Acts 17:11

COMMITMENTS

1.  Read through the New Testament in the next 90 days.

2.  Join a Connection Group to learn more about how to apply God’s Word to my life.

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Ministry Highlights

• Connection Global

Jesus said, “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28). At The Connection Church, we believe that that is a calling for all believers which is why always have opportunities to go out into our community, whether it is in our local cities, across the nation, or even across oceans, to make a difference and share the good news of Jesus. Click the link to find out about upcoming opportunities to serve this year! FIND OUT MORE!

• Connect One

If you regularly attend The Connection Church and haven’t taken the step to officially become a member, we want to invite you to our Connect One event on Sunday, February 2nd, at 5:30pm at the Buda Campus. We’ll provide dinner and childcare so you can have a relaxing evening with us as you hear from our lead Pastors, Cole, and Pam Phillips. We can’t wait to see you there and welcome you to the TCC family! RSVP Here!

• GirlTime Galentines Party

Ladies, are you ready for some much-needed GIRLTIME? Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at our “In My Friendship Era” Galentine’s Party. So, call all your girlfriends and join us on Thursday, February 13th @ 7:00pm. The party will be held at our Buda Campus. It’s going to be a blas with our bestiest! Galentines is FREE but childcare is NOT provided for this event. RSVP to let us know you’ll be there!

Connection Group Guide:

Opening Question:
- What challenges do you face in making reading the Bible a regular habit?

Key Takeaways:
1. The Bible is essential for knowing God, learning the truth, finding direction, and gaining spiritual strength.
2. We should approach the Bible with the B.I.B.L.E. method:
B - Believe It Completely
I - Invest in It Fully
B - Build On It
L - Live it out
E - Examine it through study

Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think it’s important to believe the Bible completely? How does this impact our faith and daily lives?

1. Pastor Cole encouraged us to invest time in reading the Bible, preferably in the morning. What are some practical ways you could make this a reality in your life?

2. How can we effectively apply the APPLY method (Admit sin, Promise to claim, Pattern to follow, Lesson to learn, Yield in gratitude) when reading the Bible?

3. In what ways have you seen your life change as a result of reading and applying God’s Word?

4. Pastor Cole pointed to the Bereans as an example of examining Scripture. How can we develop a similar attitude of eagerly searching the Scriptures?

Practical Applications:

1. Take the NT90X Challenge: Commit to reading through the New Testament in the next 90 days.

2. Choose a specific time and place for daily Bible reading. Share your plan with the group.

3. Practice using the APPLY method with a Bible passage during the coming week.

4. Identify one area in your life where you need to yield more fully to God’s Word. What steps can you take to live out this change?

Closing Prayer:
Pray for each member to develop a deeper love for God’s Word and the discipline to study it regularly. Ask for God’s help in applying the Bible’s teachings to your daily lives.