1. “1. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Ps. 1:1-2 2. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Ps. 1:1-2

2. Ps. 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Ps. 119:105 “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Ps.119:97 “Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.” 119:127

3. 1. Because of the Author 2 Pet.1:21 2 Tim.3:16-17 God is the Author

4. 2. Because of the Chief Character Jesus Acts 4:1-11 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”Acts 4:12

5. 3. Because of its Unity 66 Books 40 authors 1600 Years Moses - John Unity from Gen.- Rev.

6. 4. Because of Plan of Redemption God Saves Sinful Man- Rom.5:8 HearBelieveRepentConfessBaptized

7. 5. Supplies our Basic Needs Love - Jn. 3:16 Security- Phil.4:7 Hope- Heb. 6:19

8. 6. Answers Basic Questions How Did We Get Here ? What is our Purpose ? What is our Destiny ?

9. 1. How did We get Here? Gen.1:26 - Created by God 2. What is our Purpose ? Ecl. 12:13-14 - Fear, Keep 3. What is our Destiny ? Jn.5:28-29- Life/damnation

10. 7. Because it is indestructible Mark 13:24 - 31 Sun worship Moon worship Star worship Passaway

11. The Hammer and The Anvil Last eve I passed beside a blacksmith’s door And heard the anvil ring the vesper chime: Then looking in, I saw upon the floor Old hammers, worn with beating years of time.

12. “How many anvils have you had,” said I, “To wear and batter all these hammers so?” “Just one,” said he, and then, with twinkling eye, “The anvil wears the hammers out, you know.”

13. And so, thought I, the anvil of God’s word, For ages skeptic blows have beat upon; Yet though the noise of falling blows was heard, The anvil is unharmed... the hammer’s gone. Author unknown

14. 8. Because of its product “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” 1 Cor. 11:1

15. 1. Because of the Author 2. Because of the Chief Character 3. Because of its Unity 4. Because of plan of Redemption

16. 5. Supplies our Basic Needs 6. Answers Basic Questions 7. Because it is indestructible 8. Because of its product

17. Let us Obey It It tells us how to get to heaven