BSF 10 Feb
Is God there?DIV 1)
Is bible a book or many books?
Collection of 66 writings. Written by 40 human but truely by one author.
Across all the books, it is consistent. One story of Jesus Christ. God and his grace and mercy. About God revealing himself. Without error, all true stories. God cannot lie.
Does the bible have many authors?
The bible is a treasure book hymn
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Points of discussion about the Bible:
A) intellect and belief
B) Interest and relevance
C) Authority and choice
Science - always coming up with new theories. They then disprove the previous theories. Man's discovery.
Bible never ever needed to be revised.
Pontius Pilot - always thought or could not prove that this man existed. in 1961, then discover the plague with his name.
Intellect accepts the logic. Mind can choose to reject the ideas.
Faith - Not just withoout foundation. it's on facts that are true from generations to generations.
Fear that at the end of the road, there is no God. Or there is nothing there.
Status of women has been elevated where Bible has been to.
Stopping slavery in USA.
Many people called bible oppressive, restrictive and not relevant anymore.
A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult. (Proverbs 12:16 AMP)
!!!!#### To a willing mind and a sincere heart, God can be found. ###!!!
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. (Jeremiah 29:13, 14 NIV)
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DIV 2)
The gospel of Jesus Christ according to Matthew
Matthew was a Tax collector and people don't like them. Corrupt.
Jesus called him to be one of the disciple. Jesus wanted Matthew to heal from the inside. He personally participated in the walk, the persecution and the resurrection.
Matthew was writing to Jewish community elites. Probably read to the ppl at the times☝.
Overlooked this humble Jew. The Jews did not recognize Him. Matthew was trying to show Jews that Jesus is the messiah. He referred 9 times and quoted the prophets.
Kingdom of Heaven - 52 times
Invite us to His kingdom. Call us individually.
Active thing to reciprocate and find out.
!!!!#### The one who answers Jesus' invitation will glorify God and be truely satisfied. ### !!!
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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. (Proverbs 12:4 ESV)
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