3 Attitudes we might find ourselves in:

• Confident

• Curious

• Cautious

Big Idea: The Bible is the living, active Word of God that connects us to its author.

John 14:1-7

Scripture is the telling of God’s story.

Attitude towards Scripture dictates authority, the authority dictates transformation.

2 Timothy 3:14-17

• The Bible is not just true, it is TRUTH.

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6)

Follow the Word - Following Jesus - Finding Truth - Finding Life

• Because it’s ALIVE & ACTIVE

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (John 14:3)

Hebrews 4:12-13

Psalm 119:130

• The Word connects us to the Author.

“If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.” (John 14:7)

- Listening aligns our patterns with God’s.

- Listening gives us a glimpse into what is next.

Response: The Word transforms your life as you surrender to its authority.

• Transformation is the evidence of the Word at work.

• Submitting to Lordship/authority is an ongoing process.

• Start simple, start today.

Luke 22:42

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Psalm 119:1-11

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)