1. Why Read the Bible? Psalm 19:7-11

2. Why Read the Bible? Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God… Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect…

3. Why Read the Bible?  Reasons to Read the Bible It nourishes our soul Psalm 19:7-9 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. The Bible is:  Perfect  Trustworthy Matthew 24:35 - “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” John 17:17 - “Sanctify them by the Truth: Your Word is truth.”  Right  Radiant

4. Why Read the Bible?  Reasons to Read the Bible It nourishes our soul Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

5. Why Read the Bible? Its value to our lives is beyond measure  Reasons to Read the Bibl e Psalm 19:9b-10 The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

6. Why Read the Bible?  Reasons to Read the Bibl e It provides us with a moral compass Psalm 19:11-13 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. 13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. It empowers us to live for God Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.