W1N: Read the bible
Matthew 13:18-23
18 “Therefore hear the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. 20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. 22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. 23 But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
What Is the Bible?
The Bible is like a telescope. If a man looks through his telescope, he sees worlds beyond but if he looks at his telescope, he does not see anything but that.” The Bible is a thing to be looked through to see that which is beyond, but most people only look at it and so they see only the dead letter.
The Bible is the window into the supernatural realm: the realm of the Spirit, who God is and of truth. Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.
Seven Things to Do with The Bible
Here are seven things we need to do to live by the Word of God.
- Read it
- listen to it
- Study it
- Confess it
- Meditate on it
- Memorize it
- Obey it
Five Benefits of The Bible
- The Bible reveals Jesus John 5:39
- Helps us conquer sin Psalm 119:11
- It’s a sword against the Enemy Ephesians 6:17
- Increases our faith Romans 10:17
- Guarantees us a successful life Joshua 1:8
- The Breath of God 2 Timothy 3:16
- When you read or take in the Word of God you are breathing in the breath (Air) of God.
- City Bible School 2 Timothy 2:15