Doctrine: The Word
Series: Doctrine: Answering Life's Biggest Questions
Discussion Questions:
Are you participating in the Bible Recap reading plan? What have you learned about God from your reading so far?
Do you view reading the Word as information or as an authority in your life? Has your view of reading the Word changed during different seasons of your life? What is your view on reading scripture right now?
What does it mean that the Bible is "inspired"?
"The Bible’s complex history should not threaten, or deminish it, but rather grow our appreciation in its robust beauty, power and deity which leads us to surrender to its authority." Why can the Bible's complex history cause controversy among Christians?
Read Exodus 24:3–8 ESV
Where in the Bible is the writing of the Bible described for the first time?
Why were the early scriptures recorded? (Exodus 17:14, Exodus 19:6)
Why is the Bible a Covenant document?
Why is the covenant between God and the Israelites like the marriage covenant we use today?
Read Matthew 26:26–28. Why is Jesus referencing the covenant in Exodus 24?
Resources:
The Bible Recap Reading Plan
Old Testament Overview – The Bible Project
Tim Keller: Reason for God
Josh McDowell: God-Breathed
Life Group Discussion Guides
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