1. People who know very little about the Bible
Often have a misguided view of it:
Can’t understand it
It is of little value to read – only satisfies curiosity
Not relevant to today – outdated
Hardly read it
if own one
May not even have a copy

2. The Bible Was written to be read (Eph. 3:3-5)
Intended to be studied (Neh. 8:8)

3. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin

4. I. It Tells of My Origin
Divine Creator
Gen. 1:1; 26-27
Gen. 2:7; 18-24
Col. 1:16-17
Acts 17:24-26

5. I. It Tells of My Origin
Divine Creator
Instantaneous Creation – Not Evolve
Psa. 33:6-9 – spoke it & it was done
Matt. 19:4-6 Made male & female

6. I. It Tells of My Origin
Divine Creator
Instantaneous Creation – Not Evolve
Made in the image of God
Gen. 1:26-27 – Thus has a Spirit
1 Thess. 5:23 – higher than animals

7. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin
II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God

8. II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
Creation Says There Is A Creator
Psa. 19:1 – handiwork declares God
Rom. 1:20 – no excuse
Builder
Intelligent Maker
Creator

9. II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
Creation Says There Is A Creator
Prophecy Fulfilled – Must Be From God
Man cannot foreknow the future
Only God can foreknow the future
Thus when prophets foretold future – must have spoken by God

10. 300 + Prophecy of the Christ 400-700 Years Before
Born of a Virgin (Isa. 7:14)
Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
Of the tribe of Judah (Gen. 49:10)
Would be rejected by brethren (Psa. 69:8)
Forsaken by disciples (Zech. 13:7)
Would be sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zech. 11:12)
Would be a king and priest at same time (Zech. 6:11-12)
Hands and feet pierced (Psa. 22:16)
Died for the sins of others (Isa. 53)
Buried in the tomb of the rich (Isa. 53:9)
Would be scourged (Isa. 50:6)
Soldiers would casts lots for garments (Psa. 22:18)
Years Before

11. II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
Creation Says There Is A Creator
Prophecy Fulfilled – Must Be From God
Resurrection – Empty Tomb
Tomb is empty (Matt. 28:6)
How did it become empty?
Proves Jesus is God (Rom. 1:4)

12. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin
II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life

13. III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
Many wonder why they are here
Live holds no meaning or purpose
Thus – trying to “find themselves”

14. III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
Many wonder why they are here
Some live for empty reasons
Knowledge / wisdom (Ecc. 1:13)
Pleasure (Ecc. 2:1)
Money / things (Ecc. 2:7)

15. III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
Many wonder why they are here
Some live for empty reasons
Purpose is to serve God
Remember creator in youth (Ecc. 12:1-8)
Conclusion of matter (Ecc. 12:13)
Created to seek Lord (Acts 17:27)

16. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin
II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
Without the Bible how would I know?

17. IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
Is a law – by which we are to live
1 John 3:4
2 Tim. 3:16-17 – Word tell us:
Doctrine
Reproof
Correction
Instruction
Right
Not Right
Get Right
Stay Right

18. IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
Is a law – by which we are to live
Knowing the law – able to determine good from evil
Heb. 5:14

19. IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
Is a law – by which we are to live
Knowing the law – able to determine good from evil
Tells me what is wrong
Gal. 5:19-21
1 Cor. 6:9-11

20. IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
Is a law – by which we are to live
Knowing the law – able to determine good from evil
Tells me what is wrong
Tells me what is right
Capital punishment (Gen. 9:6)
Killing animals (Gen. 1:28)
Spanking child (Prov. 22:15)

21. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin
II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
V. It Tells Me How To Be Happy

22. V. It Tells Me How To Be Happy
Man has misunderstandings about happiness
Freedom – no rules!
Do as I please – anytime I want

23. V. It Tells Me How To Be Happy
Man has misunderstandings about happiness
Sin brings misery
Prov. 6:27,33 – wounds - dishonor
Psa. 51:3 – sin every before me
Heb. 11:25 – pleasure only for a season

24. V. It Tells Me How To Be Happy
Man has misunderstandings about happiness
Sin brings misery
True happiness – doing right
Prov. 16:20
Prov. 28:14
Prov. 29:18

25. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin
II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
V. It Tells Me How To Be Happy
VI. It Tells of My Destiny

26. VI. It Tells of My Destiny
There is life beyond the grave
Luke 16:19-31
John 5:28-29

27. VI. It Tells of My Destiny
There is life beyond the grave
Alternatives
Heaven
Eternal life
(Rom. 6:23)
No pain
(Rev. 21:4)
Hell
Eternal Death
(Rom. 6:23)
Suffer Fire
(Rev. 21:8)

28. VI. It Tells of My Destiny
There is life beyond the grave
Alternatives
What I can do about it

29. Rom 2:6-11
6 who "will render to each one according to his deeds":
7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--indignation and wrath,
9 tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek;
10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
11 For there is no partiality with God.

30. Why I Need To Read & Study The Bible
I. It Tells of My Origin
II. It Tells Me of Evidence of God
III. It Tells Me My Purpose in Life
IV. It Tells Me Right From Wrong
V. It Tells Me How To Be Happy
VI. It Tells of My Destiny