Devoted to the Apostles’ Teaching

Bible Quiz Name four of the judges in the book of Judges. 2. Where was Paul when he wrote the book of Philippians? 3. Who did Paul send to Crete to appoint elders? 4. Paul said, for me to live is ________________ 5. What book in the Bible deals the most with the question of suffering? Who were David’s father and grandfather?

Why be devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching? Because it is God’s Word 1 Thess 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

Devoted because it is inspired 2 Peter 1:19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

How do I know the Bible is inspired? 1. Because of fulfilled prophecy. The Messiah must be: Despised and Rejected Isaiah 53:3 Pierced Isaiah 53:5 Crucified Psalm 22:16 Have garments gambled over Psalms 22:17 Be born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Come from Galilee, near Nazareth Isaiah 7:14 Be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:10-13 Ride into Jerusalem on a donkey Zechariah 9:9 Die in Jerusalem in about AD 30 Daniel 9:24-25

How do I know the Bible is inspired? Accurate History Consistent Message No Contradictions Scientific Accuracy The Greatest Book of….. Jesus was raised from the dead Because it works (John 7:17) Because it has been accurately transmitted and faithfully translated.

So… Are You Devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching? Numbers 11:4-6 Are you just going through the motions? Deuteronomy 8:3 Is the Word of God your food?

Grown up or nothros? Hebrews 5:11-14 You have become dull of hearing nothros slow in mind, torpid, witlessly forgetful Is that you? Childlike or Childish?

Hebrews 5:13 Are you on milk or solid food? Are you stuck on the elementary teaching?

How to Become Mature in You Knowledge of God’s Word? Do not just show up. Engage Take the Acts class this Fall Get a commentary Study out a doctrine or a hard question. Study a book of the Bible in-depth Memorize Scripture Pray

Definitions Hermeneutics: The systematic study of the principles and methods of interpretation (of the Bible). The meaning in the greater sense..   Exegesis: Explaining the meaning of the text; i.e. what the author meant when he wrote to the people of his day. Homiletics: Practical application of the meaning of the text for us today. Eisegesis: Reading a meaning into the text which was not in the original (because of a bias of the interpreter) Exegesis → Hermeneutics → Homiletics