Life Group: What is the Bible... Really?
- Jul 30, 2011
Life Group: 7/31-8/6
Truth: I can trust the Bible
How do you feel about the Bible? What has been your biggest struggle with it? Why?
(Spend a significant amount of time on this. If people are quiet, coax it out. Play devils advocate. Get people to think to the point of doubting if you need to)
What is the most difficult thing for you to believe that the Bible teaches?
Why do you think it is important for us to believe every word in the Bible is God’s word?
Read the statement below
The Bible
We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises.
What sticks out to you in the above statement of belief? What do you like or dislike?
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is this passage saying about God’s word?
Do you believe it is this powerful? Is it practically this powerful in your life? Why or why not?
How often do you read the Bible? What keeps you from reading it more?
Why do you think it’s important to stay connected to it?
Read John 8:31-32
What does this say about the impact reading God’s truth will have on your life?
