Friday, January 02, 2009
God Speaks
2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2:15
INTRO: In Judges 13 we read about the announcement of the birth of Samson. He was to be born to aged and barren parents. The father prayed for God to let the angel return to give instructions for raising the son. The angel came and said; "Your wife must do all that I have told her."
Today we stand on the brink of a new year. There are lots of unknowns ahead of us. We can do no less than Samson's dad and ask for God's leadership. The message to his mother is the same to us: "Do all that I have told you."
God has spoken to us through the Scriptures:
THEY MAKE ONE WISE FOR SALVATION
Through faith in Jesus
They reveal the need of salvation
They call for repentance
They promise forgiveness
THE SCRIPTURES ARE INSPIRED BY GOD
God breathed
The word of the Lord
We can trust what God says!
THE SCRIPTURES ARE PROFITABLE
Teaching
Rebuke (reproof) (conviction)
Correction
Instruction in righteousness
THEY EQUIP THE MAN OF GOD
For good works
We are to study them
We are to rightly divide them (2Tim 2:15)
THE TASK AHEAD: As we move into the future, we must seek God's leadership. He has spoken and will continue to speak through His Word. Will you listen??
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Preached December 28, 2008
Greenville Southern Baptist Church
Pastor Fred D. Kerr
