week of 3/20

Unit 7  Session 3

GOD'S PRESENCE IN HIS WORD

PSALM 119 ; 2 TIMOTHY 3

The Scriptures are the standard of authority for the believer, providing the message of Salvation and guidance for how to live.

Joshua heard the Lord appoint him to leadership over the Israelites in the place of Moses. He received God's encouraging word to "be strong and courageoous" because God promised to be with him and the people of Israel. Furthermore, the Lord gave Joshua instructions about their entry into and conquest of the promised land that he was to lead the people to obey. Because God is our holy and good Creator, His Word is authoratative, declaring God's plan for our salvation and His expectations for our obedience. In this session, we will delve into our great need for God's Word and discover His intended purposes for it.

Points to consider:

✞   God's Word provides wisdom for salvation.

     * Who are some people that have taught you

      the Scriptures, helping you to find salvation

        in Jesus?

     * Why is the Bible deserving of our obedience

        and full submission?

✞   God's Word provides instruction for a life of 

     fulfillment in God.

     * When we think about fulfillment in life, why

      should God and His Word immediately come

        to mind?

✞   God's Word provides precepts for pure living.

     * What are some ways we can treasure God's

        Word in our hearts?