What is your Relationship with the Bible?

A. Lost B. Saved B. Saved

The Lost

Acts 8:26-31 Acts 8: And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

The Lost Relationship You do not have one! You do not have one! 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 1Co 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God..

The Lost Relationship You do not have one! You do not have one! 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 [13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

The Lost Relationship  You do not have one!  You are condemned already

The Lost Relationship John 3:18 John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36 John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

The Lost Relationship 1 Corinthians 11:32 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world

The Lost Relationship John 5:24 John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

The Lost  You do not have one!  You are condemned already  So, what do I do?

32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on [their] way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, [here is] water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. 39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

So, what do you do? Put your trust in the Book Put your trust in the Book  Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Ask questions Ask questions Accept counsel Accept counsel

A. Lost B. Saved B. Saved

The Saved You CAN understand the Word of God You CAN understand the Word of God

The Saved John 16:13 John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 17:17 John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 14:6 John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me..

The Saved  You can understand the Word of God  When is the last time God convicted you of something from His Word and you acted?  It is not, How much do you know? but Rather but Rather  How much are you obeying??

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word  Love God’s Word  Study God’s Word  Memorize God’s Word  Meditate God’s Word  Trust God’s Word  Obey God’s Word  Share God’s Word

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word 1. Love God’s Word Psalm 119– The chapter about the book Psalm 119– The chapter about the book 97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness 159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver David, Samuel, Ezra, You? David, Samuel, Ezra, You?

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word 2. Study God’s Word Psalm 119 Psalm I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments 7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments 12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. 12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word 3. Memorize God’s Word Psalm 119 Psalm Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word 4. Meditate God’s Word Psalm 119 Psalm I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. to to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect, ponder

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word 5. Trust God’s Word Psalm 119:42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. Psalm 119:42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word 6. Obey God’s Word Psalm 119 Psalm I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

Obey God’s Word 1Sam 15 Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee [to be] king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember [that] which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid [wait] for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. 3 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Partial Obedience is Disobedience 9 But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all [that was] good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing [that was] vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly. 13 And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed [be] thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. And Samuel said, What [meaneth] then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear? And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.

Partial Obedience is Disobedience 22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king.

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word  Share God’s Word  Psalm 119  27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.  46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

Seven Commandments Concerning God’s Word  Love God’s Word  Study God’s Word  Memorize God’s Word  Meditate God’s Word  Trust God’s Word  Obey God’s Word  Share God’s Word

What is your Relationship with the Bible?