The Bible is made up of 66 books, divided into 2 main sections: 1. The Old Testament which contains 39 books. 2. The New Testament which contains 27 books.

The Bible was written by around 40 authors over a span of 1,600 years. The authors were different kinds of people but they speak one message and is without contradiction.

A. The Word of God prevents us from sinning against God, v. 11 from sinning against God, v. 11 A. The Word of God prevents us from sinning against God, v. 11 from sinning against God, v. 11 B. The Word of God is our Counselor, v. 24 is our Counselor, v. 24 B. The Word of God is our Counselor, v. 24 is our Counselor, v. 24

C. The Word of God gives us strength when our souls are weary, v. 28 when our souls are weary, v. 28 C. The Word of God gives us strength when our souls are weary, v. 28 when our souls are weary, v. 28 D. The Word of God gives us Hope, vv gives us Hope, vv D. The Word of God gives us Hope, vv gives us Hope, vv

E. The Word of God gives us comfort through our sufferings, v. 52 through our sufferings, v. 52 E. The Word of God gives us comfort through our sufferings, v. 52 through our sufferings, v. 52 F. The Word of God is Eternal, v. 89 is Eternal, v. 89 F. The Word of God is Eternal, v. 89 is Eternal, v. 89

G. The Word of God makes us wiser, vv makes us wiser, vv G. The Word of God makes us wiser, vv makes us wiser, vv H. The Word of God is our guide, v. 105 is our guide, v. 105 H. The Word of God is our guide, v. 105 is our guide, v. 105

I. The Word of God brings us delight, v. 143 brings us delight, v. 143 I. The Word of God brings us delight, v. 143 brings us delight, v. 143 J. The Word of God teaches us to praise and thank God for His righteousness, vv righteousness, vv J. The Word of God teaches us to praise and thank God for His righteousness, vv righteousness, vv

“ This book contains the mind of God ; the state of man ; the way of salvation ; the doom of sinners ; and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding ; its stories are true ; and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise ; believe it to be safe; and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you ; food to support you ; and comfort to cheer you. “ This book contains the mind of God ; the state of man ; the way of salvation ; the doom of sinners ; and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding ; its stories are true ; and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise ; believe it to be safe; and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you ; food to support you ; and comfort to cheer you.

It is the traveler ’ s map, the pilgrim ’ s staff ; the pilot ’ s compass ; the soldier ’ s sword ; and the Christian ’ s charter. Here, paradise is restored ; heaven opened ; and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand object ; our good is its design and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart and guide the feet. It is the traveler ’ s map, the pilgrim ’ s staff ; the pilot ’ s compass ; the soldier ’ s sword ; and the Christian ’ s charter. Here, paradise is restored ; heaven opened ; and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand object ; our good is its design and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart and guide the feet.

Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the laborer and condemns all who trifle with its contents. ”