Why Did God Give Us The Bible?
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Why Did God Give Us The Bible? Memory Verse: Luke 24:44-45 Bible Passage: Disciples on the Road to Emmaus – Luke 24 Go Deeper: Have you ever encountered someone who knew a great deal about God’s Word but who rejected Christ as God’s plan for salvation? Jesus cites this phrase numerous times: “If you have ears to hear, let him hear” (Matthew 13:43; Mark 4:9; Luke 8:8; Mark 4:23; and Luke 14:35, to name a few). The context captures a significance far beyond that of physical hearing. Jesus’ words are about deliberate understanding. It is possible to know God’s Word without knowing and trusting in Him. It is also possible to be extremely well-versed in details concerning Scripture without lovingly serving the God who authored it. A person can have very attentive ears without actually hearing ... and understanding. The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus could have ended rather differently. Christ could have connected the dots between Scriptures and still left the men wondering about His identity. Instead, though, He gave them ears to understand and eyes to see Him. Read Luke 24:30-31,35, then consider the following. The breaking of bread referenced Jesus’ final Passover meal with His disciples. It illustrated the manner in which He would die as well as the sacrifice God chose to accomplish salvation. The breaking of bread was the action itself that opened their eyes and Jesus was revealed (v. 35). The truth is implicit in this passage. Their eyes were opened when the bread was broken. At that moment when Jesus broke the bread, Jesus opened their eyes and they understood. The great difference between someone who knows a lot about Scripture and someone who knows the God of Scripture is revelation. The act of revelation means that someone’s eyes are opened, someone understands, or that God Himself has revealed the truth to that person.
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This week, as you prepare to share the gospel, take time to recall the moment when your eyes were opened and you were given a heart of understanding. When did the gospel go from being a story you knew to a God you trusted? Pray for that exchange within kids in your ministry this week.
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Item 76: Meeting 15 Teacher Support TeamKID: Kids in Discipleship Catching Air © Copyright 2016 LifeWay Press® Printed in the United States of America
Instructions: Use as directed to prepare for Meeting 15.
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Why Did God Give Us The Bible? Memory Verse: Luke 24:44-45 Bible Passage: Disciples on the Road to Emmaus – Luke 24 Go Deeper: Have you ever encountered someone who knew a great deal about God’s Word but who rejected Christ as God’s plan for salvation? Jesus cites this phrase numerous times: “If you have ears to hear, let him hear” (Matthew 13:43; Mark 4:9; Luke 8:8; Mark 4:23; and Luke 14:35, to name a few). The context captures a significance far beyond that of physical hearing. Jesus’ words are about deliberate understanding. It is possible to know God’s Word without knowing and trusting in Him. It is also possible to be extremely well-versed in details concerning Scripture without lovingly serving the God who authored it. A person can have very attentive ears without actually hearing ... and understanding. The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus could have ended rather differently. Christ could have connected the dots between Scriptures and still left the men wondering about His identity. Instead, though, He gave them ears to understand and eyes to see Him. Read Luke 24:30-31,35, then consider the following. The breaking of bread referenced Jesus’ final Passover meal with His disciples. It illustrated the manner in which He would die as well as the sacrifice God chose to accomplish salvation. The breaking of bread was the action itself that opened their eyes and Jesus was revealed (v. 35). The truth is implicit in this passage. Their eyes were opened when the bread was broken. At that moment when Jesus broke the bread, Jesus opened their eyes and they understood. The great difference between someone who knows a lot about Scripture and someone who knows the God of Scripture is revelation. The act of revelation means that someone’s eyes are opened, someone understands, or that God Himself has revealed the truth to that person.
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PLESHIP
This week, as you prepare to share the gospel, take time to recall the moment when your eyes were opened and you were given a heart of understanding. When did the gospel go from being a story you knew to a God you trusted? Pray for that exchange within kids in your ministry this week.
KIDS
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Item 76: Meeting 15 Teacher Support TeamKID: Kids in Discipleship Catching Air © Copyright 2016 LifeWay Press® Printed in the United States of America
Instructions: Use as directed to prepare for Meeting 15.
