Key Ideas
| Faith Fact
I will trust God’s Word.
Faith Verse 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT) All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true.
Question of the Day: If the Bible was written so long ago, how do I know it’s for me? |
Read about It
Read: Isaiah 40:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:13
From creation long ago, God put the sun in place. Every day, the earth rotates on its axis making it so that we can see day and night because of the sun. There are times when the sky is cloudy and we are unable to see the sun but, we know that it is there and has been there from the creation. We trust that it is always working, and we know it is real.
When you trust God’s Word, you are putting your trust in God who does not change from day to day. He is truth. He has always been true and will always be true. His Word has always been and always will be trustworthy. It is always at work in those who believe. You can trust God’s Word. You can know that everything in His Word is true and is useful to draw you closer to Him and make you more like Jesus.
Talk about It
Question 1. What does God’s Word do for those who believe in it?
Answer 1. It works in them. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
Question 2. How long will God’s Word last?
Answer 2. The Word of God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)
Question 3. Where does God’s message for us not come from?
Answer 3. Human ideas (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
Question 4. What should you believe about the truth of God’s Word?
Answer 4. You should believe and accept that the Bible is the very word of God. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
Question 5. How can you allow God’s Word to work in you?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Pray about It
God, thank You that no matter how much time passes, Your Word stands true. I believe that the words in the Bible are Your words to me. Help me trust Your Word and allow it to work in my life to make me more like You. Amen.