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Week Three Congregation Study Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Biblical Learning: Transformed by the Word<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church of the Nazarene Core Value #3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Scripture:<\/strong> 2 Timothy 3:16\u201317<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong> Psalm 119:9\u201316; Joshua 1:8; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22\u201325; Acts 17:10\u201312; Colossians 3:16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme Verse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”<\/em>
\u20142 Timothy 3:16\u201317 (CSB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sermon Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God’s Word does more than inform our minds\u2014it transforms our hearts, shapes our character, and equips us to fulfill God’s mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Scripture Is God’s Divine Revelation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Timothy 3:16\u201317<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bible is God-breathed<\/strong>. It is God’s revelation of Himself and carries His authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hebrews 4:12 says God’s Word is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 It reveals God’s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 It teaches truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 It corrects our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 It equips us for ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 All of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What voice influences your life more than God’s Word?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Scripture Produces Spiritual Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

James 1:22\u201325<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill in the Blank<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Be ____________ of the word, and not ____________ only.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Convict of sin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Renew our minds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Shape our desires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Produce holiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Reveal God’s character<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One area where God is asking me to obey His Word this week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Scripture Reveals the Character of God<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

John 14:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you love me, __________________________.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I study Scripture, I discover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 God’s Holiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 God’s Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 God’s Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 God’s Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 God’s Patience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 God’s Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which attribute of God encourages you most today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Scripture Equips Us for God’s Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acts 17:10\u201312<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bereans were called noble because they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Believed everything Paul said without question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Searched the Scriptures daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Refused to listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Only studied once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy churches are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Comprehensive Biblical Learning Requires Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read each verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 119:11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua 1:8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colossians 3:16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match the Discipline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draw a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Daily \u2192 ___________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Study Carefully \u2192 ___________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorize \u2192 ___________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditate \u2192 ___________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply \u2192 ___________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach Others \u2192 ___________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week I will commit to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Read my Bible every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Pray before reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Memorize one verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Attend Sunday School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Participate in a Small Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Share one Bible truth with someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Begin or continue family devotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digging Deeper (Small Groups or Personal Study)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong>According to 2 Timothy 3:16\u201317, what four purposes does Scripture serve?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.<\/strong>Why is obedience more important than simply knowing Bible facts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3.<\/strong>How does God’s Word help us become more like Christ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4.<\/strong>What daily habits help believers grow spiritually?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5.<\/strong>How can our church become a stronger learning community?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Weekly Memory Verse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colossians 3:16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord,
Give me a hunger for Your Word.
Teach me by Your Holy Spirit.
Help me not only hear Your truth but obey it.
Transform my heart so I become more like Jesus.
Use Your Word to prepare me for every good work.
Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANSWER KEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Scripture Is God’s Divine Revelation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hebrews 4:12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple Choice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 All of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

II. Scripture Produces Spiritual Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill in the Blank<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Be doers<\/strong> of the word, and not hearers<\/strong> only.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Spirit uses Scripture to<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Convict of sin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Renew our minds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Shape our desires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Produce holiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Reveal God’s character<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(All are correct.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

III. Scripture Reveals the Character of God<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

John 14:15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you love me, keep (obey) my commandments.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attributes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Holiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Patience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(All are correct.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IV. Scripture Equips Us for God’s Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acts 17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 They searched the Scriptures daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy churches are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning churches that become serving, discipling, and witnessing churches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

V. Comprehensive Biblical Learning Requires Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Daily \u2192 Personal devotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Study Carefully \u2192 Understand context and meaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorize \u2192 Hide God’s Word in your heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditate \u2192 Think deeply on Scripture day and night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply \u2192 Obey what God teaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach Others \u2192 Make disciples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digging Deeper Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong>Scripture is profitable for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rebuking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Correcting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Training in righteousness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    It also equips believers for every good work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2.<\/strong>Knowledge without obedience produces spiritual pride, but obedience results in transformation and Christlike living (James 1:22\u201325).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3.<\/strong>The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to convict us of sin, renew our minds, transform our character, deepen our relationship with Christ, and produce holiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4.<\/strong>Examples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Daily Bible reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Scripture memorization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Meditation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Worship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sunday School<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Small groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Family devotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Applying God’s Word<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Teaching others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      5.<\/strong> Suggested answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Prioritize biblical preaching and teaching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Encourage daily Bible reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Strengthen Sunday School and small groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Equip parents to disciple their children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mentor new believers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Memorize Scripture together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Create a culture where God’s Word guides every ministry decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Weekly Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Before checking your phone each morning, spend 15 minutes with God.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Read a passage of Scripture, pray, and ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. What does this passage teach me about God?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. What does it reveal about me?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. How will I obey it today?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Key Takeaway:<\/strong> Comprehensive Biblical Learning is not about accumulating biblical knowledge\u2014it is about allowing the Holy Spirit to use God’s Word to transform us into the likeness of Jesus Christ, equipping us to make disciples who make disciples.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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