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Rev Dr Ng Swee Ming

20 Nov 2016

SSMCSUNGAI WAY-SUBANGMETHODISTC H U R C H

MASTERED BY THE W0RD

The BIBLE

Part 1: Master the Word

Part 2: Be Mastered by the Word

The BIBLE - Part 1: Master the Word

1. AUTHORSHIP

2. AUTHORITY


1. AUTHORSHIP

2. AUTHORITY

3. ANSWERS TO GIVE


1. AUTHORSHIP

2. AUTHORITY

3. ANSWERS TO GIVE

Ending….… answers the question “WHAT”.If we find the answer to “WHY”… -- then we should know the mind of God."


1. AUTHORSHIP

2. AUTHORITY

3. ANSWERS TO GIVE

4. ABILITY TO TRANSFORM

The BIBLE - Part 2: Be Mastered by the Word

Intro to AUTHORSHIP Ref 2 Tim 3:16-17teachingrebuking correcting training

What is RIGHTWhat is NOT RIGHT How to GET RIGHT How to STAY RIGHT

Warren Wiersbe


Intro to AUTHORSHIP Ref 2 Tim 3:16-17teaching, rebuking, correcting & trainingEND PRODUCT :

“… so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”


Question:

How Can The Bible, The Word of God Do All That ?

The BIBLE - Part 2: Be Mastered by the WordThe answer is ….

in the BIBLE.

7 things that the Bible is & can do

Ref James 1:22-25

1. A Mirror….

REVEALS


Ref : Hebrews 4:12-13

Ephesians 6:17

2. Sword

DIVIDES…

CUTS….

REVEALS …


Ref Jeremiah 23:29

3. Fire

CONSUMES

4. Hammer

DESTROYS…

BREAKS…


Ref Psalms 119:105

5. Light / Lamp

DISPEL the Darkness…

GUIDES…


Ref Luke 8:11

1 Peter 1:23-25

6. Seed

LIFE…

GROWTH …


Ref : 1 Peter 2:2

Matthew 4:4

7. Food eg Milk & Bread

NOURISH…

SUSTAINS…


1. Mirror

2. Sword

3. Fire

4. Hammer

5. Light/Lamp

6. Seed

7. Food


1. Mirror

2. Sword

3. Fire

4. Hammer

5. Light/Lamp

6. Seed

7. Food

REVEALS

DIVIDES

CONSUMES

DESTROYS

DISPEL/GUIDE

LIFE/GROWTH

NOURISH


1. Mirror

2. Sword

3. Fire

4. Hammer

5. Light/Lamp

6. Seed

7. Food

REVEALS

DIVIDES

CONSUMES

DESTROYS

DISPEL/GUIDE

LIFE/GROWTH

NOURISH

AFFIRMS /CONFIRMS

HEALS

PURIFIES/REFINES

BUILDS

WARNING

HOPE/FUTURE

LIFE/HEALTH

Quote“God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus.God doesn’t want us to stay just the way we are. He’s in the business of changing lives, and He uses His Word to do that”

Max Lucado

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: Easy way to remember ….Q: How many letters in the word “OLD” ?A:Q: How many letters in the word “TESTAMENT” ?A:

39

3

9


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Structure Of The

Old Testament39 books

History (17) Prophets (17)

GENESISEXODUS

LEVITICUSNUMBERS

DEUTERONOMYJOSHUSJUDGESRUTH

1 & 2 SAMUEL1 & 2 KINGS

1 & 2 CHRONICLES

EZRANEHEMIAH

ESTHER

ISAIAHJEREMIAH

LAMENTATIONSEZEKIELDANIELHOSEA

JOELAMOS

OBADIAHJONAHMICAH

NAHUMHABAKKUKZEPHANIAH

HAGGAIZECHARIAHMALACHI

JOBPSALMS

PROVERBSECCLESIASTES

SONG OF SOLOMON

The BIBLE - Part 2: Be Mastered by the WordQ: How many books in the New Testament ?A: How to remember ?Q: How many letters in the word “NEW” ?A:Q: How many letters in the word “TESTAMENT” ?A:No. of books in the NT :

27

3

9

3 x 9 27=

Matthew Mark Luke John Acts

2 Thessalonians1 Thessalonians

ColossiansPhilippiansEphesiansGalatians

2 Corinthians1 Corinthians

Romans

1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon

HebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJude

Revelation

STRUCTURE of the NEW

TESTAMENT

HISTORY (5)

PAUL’s LETTERS to CHURCHES

(9)

PAUL’s LETTERS to PASTORS (4)

GENERAL LETTERS

(9)


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 ?

The BIBLE - Part 2: Be Mastered by the WordTestimony

Reading Thru the NT 2017SSMC Church Family,

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

Reading Thru the NT 2017Using the acronym P.R.A.Y.

a. P PRAYBegin with prayer asking God through His

Holy Spirit to Help & Guide you …

Reading Thru the NT 2017

b. R READ & REFLECTBible VersionsRecommended : New International Version (NIV)New Living Translation (NLT)English Standard Version (ESV)

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


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 :

1) No distraction2) Easier to make

notes, connections & thoughts…

3) Recall factor…4) Remember factor…5) Reflection factor…6) No need to charge7) No need internet



b. R READ & REFLECTBible Versions

Ask common questions

Who, Where, What, Why & How


c. A APPLYIs there a lesson to learn?Is there a command to obey?Is there a sin to avoid?Is there a promise to claim and keep?Is there an example to follow?What encouragement or comfort may I gain?What new perspective is God showing me


d. Y YIELDWhat is that

‘one thing’ ….


P PRAY

R READ & REFLECT

A APPLY

Y YIELD

P R A Y : Close in Prayer

What God’s Word means / says / teaches

My Response To God’s Word


We want you to SHARE …We want you to ASK …We want you to GOSSIP the BIBLE dailyWith family, friends…With Discipleship Group members ..

1


We want you to DISCUSS …in Discipleship Groups …

SHARE what things you have learned or discovered

ASK things you do not understand LEARN from one another

2


We want you to HEAR …during Sunday Celebration Service…

What you have READ ….What you have DISCUSSED … PREACHING , TEACHING , REMINDING ...

3

QuoteThe BIBLE was not given for our information.

It was given for our TRANSFORMATION

DL Moody 1837 - 1899

God’s Word will keep you from sin

Or

Sin will keep you from God’s Word.

Question:What is the longest distance in the world ?Answer : The distance from the HEAD to the HEART

Question:What is the longest distance in the world ?Answer : The distance from the HEAD to the HEART

Question:What then is the 2nd longest distance in

the world ?Answer : The distance from the HEART

to the HANDS

As Christians ….Followers / Disciples of Jesus Christ …Our Desire : BEING with JESUSOur Design : SPENDING TIME with JESUS

1st Step : READ the BIBLE – God’s Word2nd Step : UNDERSTAND …3rd Step : APPLY …4th Step : SHARE IT…

Our Dream: To do it TOGETHER as a Churchas a FAMILY


P.R

.A.Y

.

Quote:Good to KNOW the WORD

of GODBut More Important

To KNOW the GOD of the WORD

Spiritual

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