May 21, 2023

Main Point: By reading the Bible we have the objective

revelation of God, applicable to our life.

Point 1: The path to peace and joy is disguised.

• To live counter culturally is a change that happens in the mind

• What we believe about Jesus and His relationship with us determines everything about our experience of life.

• The commands of the Bible are about love and union with God

• Romans 12:2

Point 2: The Bible leads us into life of purpose, power, and

peace.

• Allow the Bible to shape your beliefs
• Allow your heart to be changed from superficial things to love, peace, and joy

• 2 Timothy 3:16

Point 3: Delighting in and meditating on the Bible has value beyond time.

• You were called for more
• You were created to be more
• You were crafted to stand in chaos with strength and resilience

• You have the ability to create an eternal space for those around you

• Hebrews 4:12-13

Applications

• Commit to reading the Bible 15 minutes a day

     No distractions, no interruptions

     Ask God to meet you in the pages

• Memorize a Bible verse

     An idea that you can recall, think about, and talk about with God throughout the day

References

• How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientists by Dr Andrew

Newberg and Dr Mark Robert Waldman