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Why Read the Bible?. Psalm 19:7-11. Why Read the Bible?. Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God…. Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect…. Why Read the Bible?. Reasons to Read the Bible. It nourishes our soul. Psalm 19:7-9
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Why Read the Bible? Psalm 19:7-11
Why Read the Bible? Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God… Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect…
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
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.’”
Why Read the Bible? • Reasons to Read the Bible • Its value to our lives is beyond measure 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.
Why Read the Bible? • Reasons to Read the Bible • 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.