“The eternal life of which Jesus speaks is not knowledge about God but an intimately interactive relationship with him.” —Author, Dallas Willard

• It’s a gift that

us.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:17

⁸ God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. ⁹ Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Ephesians 2:8,9

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
Romans 15:4

• It’s a gift that

us.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16,17

Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.
Psalm 119:24

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105

• It’s a gift that

us.

“All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.”
John 16:15

¹⁸ I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, ¹⁹ and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
Ephesians 1:18,19a

³¹ Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! ³² They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” ³³ And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem.
Luke 24:31-33

“If you work the words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who dug deep and laid the foundation of his house on bedrock. When the river burst its banks and crashed against the house, nothing could shake it; it was built to last. But if you just use my words in Bible studies and don’t work them into your life, you are like a dumb carpenter who built a house but skipped the foundation. When the swollen river came crashing in, it collapsed like a house of cards. It was a total loss.”
Luke 6:48,49

How can I take a next step?

1.Get a Bible or check out the Bible App. (Life.Church)

2.Choose a Bible

you understand. (NLT)

3.Find a plan on the App or begin in Mark or John.

4.Find a time and place without

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5.Read with an open

with your

Reveal Answer

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But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
John 14:26

6.Use a

to write an observation and application.