Biblical Interpretation Sundays Sep 8 Nov 24 2013

Biblical Interpretation Sundays, Sep. 8 -Nov. 24, 2013 11: 30 AM-12: 30 PM

9 Questions to Ask

#1: Is there an example for me to follow?

#2: Is there a sin to avoid?

#3: Is there a promise to proclaim?

#4: Is there a prayer to repeat? Psalm 51, 1 Samuel 2: 1 -10, Jonah 2, Luke 1: 46 -55

#5: Is there a command to obey?

#6: Is there a condition to meet? John 15: 7

#7: Is there a verse to memorize?

#8: Is there an error to mark?

#9: Is there a challenge to face?

Principles A principle is a succinct statement of a universal truth.

“God cares more about your heart than about your deeds. ”

Principles that govern principles: Principles should correlate with the general teaching of Scripture. Principles should speak to the needs, interests, questions, and problems of real life today. Principles should indicate a course of action. Principles should be supported by other godly people.

“Jesus will make your life easier. ”

A Process of Life-Change

The process: Make a decision to change. Come up with a plan. Follow through. God is at work in you.

This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have success.

Assignment: Matthew 9: 35 -38

Matt. 7: 13 -14, Luke 15: 8 -10, Matt. 13: 44 -46, Luke 18: 15 -17