Reflections on the Word of Life 2 Tim. 3,16

‘All Scripture from God is inspired and beneficial for teaching,

to convince, to correct, to teach in justice“

The sword is suitable for attack and defense. That is why God has provided us with a perfect weapon for spiritual warfare—the sword of the Spirit—God's Word (Eph 6).,17). The Holy Spirit uses God’s words to finish God’s work on earth. People who are looking for spiritual life present request first of all:

- cognition of the Scriptures, beyond which there is no fact essential for salvation;

- Enlightenment by the Holy Spirit, without which it is impossible to realize the Scriptures.

God’s Word is simply a Means of Communication With Man

The Bible is the most precious book always written. This book was inspired by the Holy Spirit by about 40 authors of various nationalities and occupations over a period of 1500 years in 3 languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. At the same time, the Bible has only 1 main subject and 1 central figure—Jesus Christ. And it is yet impossible that the Bible does not have 1 author: the Holy Spirit.

1. What do we learn about the Scriptures in 2 Timothy? 3.16?

The word “inspiration” (inspiration) came to us from Greek through Latin. Originally, this meant "inhale". The Word “Inspired From God“ does not mean that the Father breathed upon the authors or someway breathed into what was written, and thus gave it extraordinary power. But that means that the authors wrote under God’s direction. God spoke through them, they were His ministers.

2a) How did we accept God’s word? 2 Pt 1.20

(2b) Who helps you realize the Bible? 1 Cor 2.12-13

3. What do the following verses say about God’s word?

Mt 24.35

J 17, 17

Hbr 4.12

Questions for reflection:

Read Psalm 19.8-11. To aid yourself, usage the table below (not all verse has an answer to each column).

Mark 2 or 3 thoughts from this list that touched you most.

How Holy Writing Helps You

4. Find the scriptures below and give the reasons why the Bible is crucial to you.

Jer.15,16

J 5,39

2 Pt 1.4

1 J 2.1

5. Analogy – is simply a way of explaining something by comparing it to something else. To what is God’s word compared in the following verses? What is the function of these paintings?

Jer. 23, 29

Mt 4.4

Jk 1.23-25

Your Responsibility

6. Psalm 119 is called “the glory of the word of God.” Almost all verse of this Psalm speaks of God’s word and how to apply it in everyday life. announcement the psalmist’s attitude toward God’s word and deeds.

Complete the table on verses 9-16:

7. How does man become a disciple of Jesus? J 8, 31

Think about how you would explain those words to individual else.

8. The table below shows how God’s word can affect our lives and why.

9. Ezra is simply a good example of a man who treated God’s word responsibly. What was his attitude toward the Scriptures? Ezra 7:10

Notice Ezra’s series of actions. He first applied God’s word in his life and then taught others.

10. Read the letter to Colossians 3.16.

(a) What applicable steps will you take so that God’s word can be in you “be with all yourwealth’?

(b) Number these steps by effectiveness.

(c) Think about how you'll apply all this next week.

The Meaning of Reflecting on God’s Word

Reflecting on God’s word is simply a prayerful answer to a word that leads to his better knowing and transition to application. The point is to identify ourselves with God’s will so that we may consider God’s word and our own life.

11. According to Joshua 1:8, answer the following questions:

(a) What should be the origin of your consideration of God’s word?

(b) Describe briefly the relation between consideration and application.

(c) What results come from actual consideration?

12. Consider Psalm 1. Save your thoughts. The following questions will aid you: How is simply a Christian like a tree? What are the differences in behavior, assurance in life and the future between a believer and an unbeliever? What fresh thoughts from this Psalm will aid you in your relation with God?

Draw a simple image that will recreate the contents of verses 2 and 3:

RESULT

God communicates with man through his Word, the Bible. The Bible is simply a decisive authority in all matters of religion and life. Through the Scriptures, you can get to know the Father better, realize his will and realize the basic truths about the life of the Lord Jesus Christ. God commands his children to let God’s word dwell in them fruitfully. If you give yourself to the Father with all your heart, he will fill your life. Effective consideration of God’s word leads to applicable application of God’s word in everyday life. Reflecting and practicing will aid you not only to “inflection” in the Bible, but besides let the Bible to “inflecate” in you.