August 24, 2025
“All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work.”
~ 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB) ~
THE BIBLE IS INSPIRED (God Breathed)
If you knew you were about to die and had the chance to write a final letter to someone you hoped would carry on your legacy after your death, what words of wisdom and exhortation would you provide them? In 2 Timothy, theApostle Paul, in his final letter, writes to his protege Timothy.As his letter draws to a close, he encourages Timothy by reminding him the faith that he received is built upon God’s Word. The reason studying the Bible is so critical is because of what this verse teaches: All of Scripture is inspired by God.
Our faith is built upon the Word of God. It is distinct from all other writings or philosophies as it is given to us directly from God. The Bible was written by around 40 different authors across 1,500 years in three different languages spanning three different continents. There are pages written by kings and prisoners, poets and prophets, sinners and saints. Unlike other major Western religions, the Bible is not one person’s experience with the divine telling others how they can experience the transcendent. The Bible is a historical narrative of how the God ofAbraham has shown grace to His people throughout the centuries, expanding the invitation to all who would come to Him in faith.
These verses teach us that God’s Word is profitable in four ways:
First, it is helpful for teaching. We receive instruction in how we are to live from God’s Word. Without God’s Word, we would know how to live morally based on the natural order of things but we would not know how to live life the way God intended.
Second, God’s Word rebukes us. It stands as a mirror for us to see how we have failed to live up to God’s way.
Third, Scripture corrects us when we stray from the path. Following a realization of our error, we are guided by Scripture to take the next steps back to God.
Finally, the Bible trains us to live for God’s glory. This comes from meditating on God’s Word and being equipped to carry out God’s purpose for our lives. What greater way to invest your time today than to be inspired by the Word of God to live all of life for Jesus?
As I close this out for this week, here's an interesting historical story.
During theAmerican Revolutionary War, trade was cut off from the British Empire, including access to the Bible.Apious printer from Philadelphia named Robert Aitken set out to translate the Bible from the original languages into a new English translation. Upon completing the work, he petitioned Congress for permission to print his Bible. In 1782, Congress had a committee review the translation to ensure the work was completed with excellence. The result not only permittedAitken to print Bibles, but Congress recommended all inhabitants of the United States read the Bible. This printing became known as the Bible of the Revolution and, to this day, is the only book ever recommended by Congress.
Blessings on your week. Take some time to practice hearing God’s voice speak to you through His Word. It will recharge your life. I do hope to see you all in worship this coming Sunday. We are in the fourth week of IMMERSE where we are reading through the PROPHETS in the Old Testament.As we prepare to talk about our reading in our discussion groups this coming week, we will begin with my sermon from the Book of Habakkuk: ACrash Course on Hearing God’s Voice.
Pastor Terrell
P.S. Here is a link to a short video on theAiken Bible put out by the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C.
https://youtu.be/g_F5ctLyspM
with our activities.
ScheduleforSunday,August24,2025
The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM Room #201
Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM Room #202
Prayer Room open @ 9:00 AM Room #206
Preschool Worship @ 10:15 AM in KID CITY
Sunday Morning Worship @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center
Kidz4Christ (K-6) dismissed to KID CITY during Morning Worship
Schedulefortherestoftheweek:
Tuesday@ 10:00 AM in Room #202 - Men’s IMMERSE: Prophets in Fellowship Hall - Women’s IMMERSE: Prophets
Wednesday@ 6:30 PM in Cabin - Youth Group in Fellowship Hall - IMMERSE: Prophets
UPCOMING NEXT WEEK:
Sunday, August 31st FIFTH SUNDAY
On Sunday mornings, ADULTS, drop off your little ones @ Kid City this morning for PRESCHOOL WORSHIP and sign in your elementary-aged kiddos (K-6th) for Kidz4Christ. (dismissed during Worship Service) FAMILY WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
Tuesday Mornings @ 10 AM
Men in Room #202
Women in Fellowship Hall Thursday Evenings @ 6 PM in Fellowship Hall
YOUTH GROUP
STUDENTS in grades 7-12
Wednesdays 6:30 PM at the cabin
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SUNDAY NIGHT 6:00 PM in Worship Center next week
Morning Worship at a Glance
“Blessed Be Your Name”
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” “I Will Walk”
Welcome & Offertory Prayer
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“I Know Whom I Have Believed”
“Holy Forever”
“The Potter’s Hand”
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE PROPHETS
Immersing Our Lives in God’s Word
A Crash Course on Hearing God’s Voice Habakkuk /pages 195-200 /paragraphs 1ff
“God Will Make a Way” “I Will Walk”
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