Bible Engagement - Matthew, Luke, Psalms, James, Mark, 2 Peter - Oct 9,2022
October 6, 2022

Bible Engagement - Matthew, Luke, Psalms, James, Mark, 2 Peter - Oct 9,2022

“19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”” —Matthew 28:19-20

Organic Disciples are committed to

in Jesus and with Jesus.

Discipleship is about the adventure of

more like Jesus which leads to evangelism; the adventure of  the Good News of Jesus to people.

Notes:

7 Indicators of an Organic Disciple:
1. Bible Engagement 
2. Passionate Prayer 
3. Wholehearted Worship 
4. Humble Service 
5. Joyful Generosity 
6. Consistent Community 
7. Organic Outreach

What can we learn from

about ?

Jesus

Scripture and Scripture.

Notes:

“46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them, and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.” —Luke 2: 46-47

“The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”” —Matthew 4:1-11

“27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” —Matthew 5:27-28

“46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).” —Matthew 27:46

Do I

the like Jesus did?

Notes:

3 steps to Bible Engagement:

1 Choose to

the Bible

“97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” —Psalm 119:97

2 Seek to

the Bible

“If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.” – Billy Graham

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

“A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.”― Charles H. Spurgeon

3 Commit to

the Bible

Notes:

“22 Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” —James 1:22

Going

into the Bible should take me into the world.

“45 For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many”” —Mark 10:45

“9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” —2 Peter 3:9

Notes:

LIFE APPLICATION:

Are you engaging the Bible and is the Bible guiding your life? Ask God to reveal one way you can begin engaging the Bible like never before and make a commitment to do something about it.