11 13 master the word final

Rev Dr Ng Swee Ming | 13 Nov 2016

SSMCSUNGAI WAY-SUBANGMETHODISTC H U R C H

MASTER THE W0RD

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?

Tony said, “There’s a colleague in my office at present who is the proverbial ‘thorn in my flesh’ as the Bible says”

Is Tony …

Right

Wrong


Tony said, “There’s a colleague in my office at present who is the proverbial ‘thorn in my flesh’ as the Bible says”

Is Tony …

Right

Wrong


The atheist argued, “Even in your own Bible, it is said not once but twice that

‘There is no God’ - so how can you believe in God.”

Is this phrase found twice in the Bible ? Yes No 1


The atheist argued, “Even in your own Bible, it is said not once but twice that

‘There is no God’ - so how can you believe in God.”

Is this phrase found twice in the Bible ? Yes No 1

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?At a gathering of old school-friends, a Christian

was told when he wanted to leave early because the gathering was getting too rowdy for his liking

“‘Take life easy; eat, drink, and be merry’ and I am quoting from your Bible, my dear friend”

Q: Is the non-believing friend … Right Wrong 2

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?At a gathering of old school-friends, a Christian

was told when he wanted to leave early because the gathering was getting too rowdy for his liking

“‘Take life easy; eat, drink, and be merry’ and I am quoting from your Bible, my dear friend”

Q: Is the non-believing friend … Right Wrong 2

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?The divorce lawyer said, “Do not give me any

nonsense by quoting ‘what God has joined together, let man not separate’. Anyway that’s not in the Bible, it’s made up by the Church.”

Q: Is the divorce lawyer …. Right Wrong 3

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?The divorce lawyer said, “Do not give me any

nonsense by quoting ‘what God has joined together, let man not separate’. Anyway that’s not in the Bible, it’s made up by the Church.”

Q: Is the divorce lawyer …. Right Wrong 3

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?The secret police shouted at the detained pastor, “Where is your God now ? What’s this about you being ‘the apple of his eye’,

God has forgotten about you.”Is this phrase found in the Bible?

Yes No 4

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?The secret police shouted at the detained pastor, “Where is your God now ? What’s this about you being ‘the apple of his eye’,

God has forgotten about you.”Is this phrase found in the Bible?

Yes No 4

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?Two teachers discussing about a very naughty boy in school. One teacher said, “Even the Bible ask ‘Can a leopard change its spots?’, and the obvious answer

is - No. Similarly, this boy cannot change, no hope for him anymore. Don’t waste time with him.”

Is this phrase found in the Bible ? Yes No 5

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?Two teachers discussing about a very naughty boy in school. One teacher said, “Even the Bible ask ‘Can a leopard change its spots?’, and the obvious answer

is - No. Similarly, this boy cannot change, no hope for him anymore. Don’t waste time with him.”

Is this phrase found in the Bible ? Yes No 5

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?A newly baptised church member, when asked to

continue to read his Bible daily, pray, attend Church replied, “Why must I do all that. Didn’t the Bible say ‘once saved, always saved’. Now that I’m saved, I’m

free to do what I want with my life.”Is he correct in his quotation of the Bible ?

Yes No 6

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?A newly baptised church member, when asked to

continue to read his Bible daily, pray, attend Church replied, “Why must I do all that. Didn’t the Bible say ‘once saved, always saved’. Now that I’m saved, I’m

free to do what I want with my life.”Is he correct in his quotation of the Bible ?

Yes No 6

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?The beggar asking for alms from a passer-

by said, “The Bible says, ‘Money is the root of all evil’ – that’s why I am not

working. I do not want to become evil.” Is the beggar correct in his quotation?

Yes No 7

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?The beggar asking for alms from a passer-

by said, “The Bible says, ‘Money is the root of all evil’ – that’s why I am not

working. I do not want to become evil.” Is the beggar correct in his quotation?

Yes No 7

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?One day a very calculative Christian worker was being reprimanded by his boss for his selfish attitude. He replied “The Bible says

‘God helps those who help themselves’ – so I am only obeying what the Bible says.”

Is the worker …. Right Wrong 8

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?One day a very calculative Christian worker was being reprimanded by his boss for his selfish attitude. He replied “The Bible says

‘God helps those who help themselves’ – so I am only obeying what the Bible says.”

Is the worker …. Right Wrong 8

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?A headmaster was counselling some very indulgent Christian parents. He said, “It is not written in the

Bible, ‘Spare the rod, spoil the child’ That is why you have to be willing to discipline your children, if not

you are spoiling them."

Is the headmaster’s quotation of the Bible ….

Right

Wrong 9

How Well Do You Know Your Bible ?A headmaster was counselling some very indulgent Christian parents. He said, “It is not written in the

Bible, ‘Spare the rod, spoil the child’ That is why you have to be willing to discipline your children, if not

you are spoiling them."

Is the headmaster’s quotation of the Bible ….

Right

Wrong 9


At a non-Christian fun raising charity dinner, the MC said, “ ‘It is more blessed to

give than to receive.’ So please give more so that you can be blessed with more….”Was the MC quoting from the Bible ?

Yes No 10


At a non-Christian fun raising charity dinner, the MC said, “ ‘It is more blessed to

give than to receive.’ So please give more so that you can be blessed with more….”Was the MC quoting from the Bible ?

Yes No 10

How Well Do You Know Your BIBLE

What’s your score ?These are the easy,

more common phrases and questions.

The BIBLE

Part 1: Master the Word

Part 2: Be Mastered by the Word

The BIBLE : 1st book to be printed All time best seller – est. about 5 billion sold Most translated book – in whole & part Book to kill for … Book to die for … Book to live for …

The BIBLE - Part 1: Master the Word

The BIBLE : 1st book to be printed All time best seller – est. about 5 billion sold Most translated book – in whole & part Book to kill for … Book to die for … Book to live for …



1. AUTHORSHIP• 1600 yrs• 3 continents


1. AUTHORSHIP• 40 ‘human’ authors About 20 different

occupations In 10 countriesSpanning 6000 mls• In 3 languages …


1. AUTHORSHIP• 40 ‘human’ authors About 20 different

occupations In 10 countriesSpanning 6000 mls• In 3 languages …

Prince /ShepherdScribe/Priest

PhariseeShepherd/KingProphet

Prophet

Doctor

King

FishermanProphet / Priest


1. AUTHORSHIP• 1600 yrs• 3 continents• 40 ‘human’

authors • 3 languagesBUT ONLY ONE ‘DIVINE’ AUTHOR


1. AUTHORSHIPThe Bible states clearly in… 2 Tim 3:16 2 Peter 1:21 2 Sam 23:2“Thus say the Lord”…. About 3,000+ timesThe BIBLE itself claims DIVINE AUTHORSHIP


1. AUTHORSHIP2. AUTHORITY Because Of Divine Authorship it must have Divine Authority

THE BIBLE - God Revealing Himself General Revelation Creation (Rom 1:20) Conscience (Rom 2:15)


2. AUTHORITY• God’s Revelation of HimselfGeneral RevelationSpecial Revelation Jesus Christ (Hebrews 12:1-2) Holy Spirit (John 16:13-15) Bible – only ONE STORY


2. AUTHORITYEven the world knows







Q: What is this invention ?

A. Food hammock

B. Foot massager

C. Food exerciser

D. Food aerator

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Q: What is this invention ?

A. Food hammock

B. Foot massager

C. Food exerciser

D. Food aerator

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What is this ‘watermelon’ contraption ?

A.Portable Cooker

B. Portable Fridge

C. Portable ‘Incubator’

D.Portable ‘Washer’.

2

What is this ‘watermelon’ contraption ?

A.Portable Cooker

B. Portable Fridge

C. Portable ‘Incubator’

D.Portable ‘Washer’.

2

What is this ?A. Space age sinkB. A water saving sink that

recycles waste waterC. A space saving sink &

washing machineD. A modern self-cleansing

sink

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What is this ?A. Space age sinkB. A water saving sink that

recycles waste waterC. A space saving sink &

washing machineD. A modern self-cleansing

sink

3

What’s This ?A. Slippers left out too long in the openB. Special Japaneses golfing slippersC. Slippers to help ‘agrostophobia’ – fear of grassD. Special slippers

for those who love the feel of grass

4

What’s This ?A. Slippers left out too long in the openB. Special Japaneses golfing slippersC. Slippers to help ‘agrostophobia’ – fear of grassD. Special slippers

for those who love the feel of grass

4

What shoes are this ?A. Special dancing-aid shoes B. GPS Shoes to help navigateC. LED shoes for night wakingD. Special musical shoes

5

What shoes are this ?A. Special dancing-aid shoes B. GPS Shoes to help navigateC. LED shoes for night wakingD. Special musical shoes

5

What is this invention ?A. Pacer for a marathon

runnerB. Tomato dispenser on

the runC. Tomato advertisementD. Electronic gadget to

help runners.

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What is this invention ?A. Pacer for a marathon

runnerB. Tomato dispenser on

the runC. Tomato advertisementD. Electronic gadget to

help runners.

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What is this invention ?A. Non-skin contact

handshake deviceB. Truth sensor deviceC. Hand grip strength

measuring deviceD. For people having

‘mysophobia’ – fear of dirt, germs etc

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What is this invention ?A. Non-skin contact

handshake deviceB. Truth sensor deviceC. Hand grip strength

measuring deviceD. For people having

‘mysophobia’ – fear of dirt, germs etc

7

What is this invention ?A. Edible food disinfectantB. Edible food preserverC. Edible food coloringD. Food image enhancer

8

What is this invention ?A. Edible food disinfectantB. Edible food preserverC. Edible food coloringD. Food image enhancer

8

What is this invention called ?A. FoodpicksB. FoodclawsC. ClendsD. Trongs

9

What is this invention called ?

A. J-sticks

B. Forksticks

C. Chorks

D. Foricks

10

What is this invention called ?

A. J-sticks

B. Forksticks

C. Chorks

D. Foricks

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What’s your score ?Question:Why do we have so much problem in deciding what an invention is called OR what it is used for ?Because ….


The Bible is God’s Instruction Manual…He made us …He knows us …He has the ANSWERS …He has ALL the ANSWERS …


3. ANSWERS to GIVE:Life’s BIG BIG Questions: WHO am I ? WHY am I here ? HOW did I get here ? WHAT happens after I die ? WHERE is God ?


3. ANSWERS to GIVE:Different understanding of God … Agnostic : Don’t know if there is a God Atheist : Know there is no God Deist : God is there, but doesn't care Pantheist : All is God Theist : God is there and God Cares


3. ANSWERS to GIVE:Life BIG Questions: WHO am I ? WHY am I here ? HOW did I get here ? WHAT happens after

I die ? WHERE is God ?


3. ANSWERS to GIVE:Life BIG Questions: WHO am I ? WHY am I here ? HOW did I get here ? WHAT happens after

I die ? WHERE is God ?

Science can tell us ‘some’ WHAT,

WHERE & HOWThe Bible alone can

tell usWHO & WHY

The BIBLE - Part 1: Master the Word3. ANSWERS to GIVE:

The BIBLE is …God’s Instruction Manual to

His Creation … Life’s Origin Life’s Purpose Life’s Plan Life’s Outcome

Q: Have you read your ‘Instruction Manual’ ?


1. AUTHORSHIP2. AUTHORITY3. ANSWERS TO GIVE4. ABILITY TO TRANSFORM: Can the Bible bring about change ? Can the Bible bring about transformation ?

1. How long have you been a Christian?2. Describe your character and lifestyle before you

became a Christian?3. What made your decide to become a Christian?4. When you were advised to buy a bible and read it,

why did you do it and what effect did that have in your life?

5. Are you still reading the bible everyday now? Do you find it helpful to your everyday life and work?

6. What advise would you have for Christians regarding the Bible.

The BIBLE - Part 1: Master the Word CONCLUSION

Yet the BIBLE is an enigma:Statistics for the US …. 71% says they are Christians 40% “says” they attend Church previous week

Actually only about 20% attends church -from actual church attendance figures

168,000 bibles sold dly … Nearly every-home have at least 1 bible The average American home have 4 bibles

<50% - name 4 gospels40% name at least 5 Comm50% YA - Sodom &

Gomorrah were a couple 12% adults : Joan of Arc -

Noah's wifeMany cannot name at least

2 of the 12 disciplesMany think Billy Graham

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The BIBLE - Part 1: Master the Word Conclusion

The Bible is… God’s Revealed Word / God’s Instruction Manual“Being With Jesus” = spending time with HimSpend time with Him = Reading His Word …

God’s way to speak to and guide His people…When we READ, God will SPEAK & GUIDEGod SPEAKs & GUIDEs – We OBEYIn OBEYing – LIFE TRANSFORMEDTRANSFORMED LIFE – TRANSFORMS LIFEs


The BIBLEQ: How many books in the Bible ?A: Q: Bible is DIVIDED into TWO Portions.They are called …. Old Testament New Testament

66


The BIBLEQ: How many books in the Old Testament ?A: Q: How many letters in the word “OLD” ?A:Q: How many letters in the word “TESTAMENT” ?A:

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Old Testament39 books

History (17) Prophets (17)

GENESISEXODUS

LEVITICUSNUMBERS

DEUTERONOMYJOSHUSJUDGESRUTH

1 & 2 SAMUEL1 & 2 KINGS

1 & 2 CHRONICLES

EZRANEHEMIAH

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JOELAMOS

OBADIAHJONAHMICAH

NAHUMHABAKKUKZEPHANIAH

HAGGAIZECHARIAHMALACHI

JOBPSALMS

PROVERBSECCLESIASTES

SONG OF SOLOMON


The BIBLEQ: How many books in the New Testament ?A: Q: How many letters in the word “NEW” ?A:Q: How many letters in the word “TESTAMENT” ?A:Now of books in the NT :

27

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Question: How many of you have read through the

entire New Testament ? How many of you would like to read through

the entire New Testament ?

Reading Thru the NT 2017SSMC Church Family,

come 2017, we want everyone to read a small portion of the New Testament everyday …


Q: Do you have a Bible ?• As an initial deposit ….• As an initial investment …• Electronic Bibles are great

& I do use them…• Need to Re-discover –

Physical Bibles

Advantages of a Physical Bible :• No distraction• Easier to make

notes, connections & thoughts

• Recall factor…• Remember factor…• Reflection factor…• Ever-ready


1. Authorship

2. Authority

3. Answers to Give

4. Ability to Transform

Next Sunday - Part 2

MASTERED by the WORD

Spiritual

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