Does God ever lie?
No
Is there a difference between knowing about God and knowing God?
Yes
What is the difference between reading something and studying something?
Studying something means reading it more than once and asking questions if needed.
Where do we find God’s instructions for how to live?
In the Bible.
Who knows everything about us?
God
Which words in the Bible are from God?
All of them
How do we get to know God?
By reading our Bible
Why is it important to study the Bible carefully?
So that we can understand what it says, and share it correctly with others.
Why is it important to know God’s instructions for us?
So we can make good choices that honor him and stay away from sin.
How does God speak to us?
Through his Word.
Can we trust the Bible?
Yes
Why is it important to read our Bible and get to know God?
1. So we can understand who he is.
2. So we can understand how he wants us to live.
3. So we can learn about our need for salvation.
Should you automatically believe everything you hear someone teach you about God?
No, you should check that what they are saying is true to the Bible.
Why is it important to study and memorize God’s word?
God’s instructions will always be with us and we will know how to live.
What does it mean that the Bible is living and active?
The living God speaks to us through his word and when we have a situation, we need help with his word will guide us through it.
WHY can we trust the Bible?
1. The people in the Bible really lived.
2. The events really happened.
3. There are multiple records of the events in the Bible.
4. Prophecies have been fulfilled.
5. God doesn’t lie!
What is the most important thing we can learn from the Bible
How to have a relationship with God.
Are people supposed to add to or take away things from the Bible?
No, we should study and teach God’s word exactly as it says.
What is the first step in following God’s instructions to us?
Trusting Jesus as our Savior
In order for God’s word to help us in every situation we face, what do we need to do?
Read it
Find Psalm 119:160
All your words are true: all your righteous laws are eternal.
Find John 20:31
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the son of God, and that Bible believing you may have life in his name.
Look up 2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Look up Psalm 119:9 - 11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart: do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not send against you.
Look up Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates, even to dividing soul and spirit, joints, and marrow: it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.