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==The Authority of Scripture==
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=[[First Things First]]=
  
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*What have you always wanted to know about the Bible and its authority?
 
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*What are some ways that people use to "know" something is true?
 
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==Apologetics = Defending Our Faith==
 
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*Why do you believe the Bible?
 
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==Trustworthiness==
 
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===Scripture's Own Attestation===
 
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*What do 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20-21 say about scripture?
 
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*What does Titus 1:2 teach us about the one who inspired scripture?
 
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===Archaeological Evidence===
 
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Archeological evidence abounds.  In this discussion we will only cover a few examples.  What is important to understand is that the field of archaeology only continues to confirm the Bible.
 
  
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*What even is described in 2 Samuel 7? (In particular 2 Samuel 7:16 provides a nice summary statement).
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*What are some of the best excuses you have seen?
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**The Tel Dan Stele
 
  
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*What major construction project did King Hezekiah undertake in 2 Kings 20:20?
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*How many of these excuses really suffer from "I" trouble?
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**The Siloam Tunnel
 
  
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*Whose name is mentioned in Acts 18:12-17?
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==Herod's Meal and Christ's Meal==
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**The Gallio Inscription
 
  
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We must understand that no amount of archaeology could ever prove the Bible, in large part, because Archeology cannot prove anything.  However, archeology gives us insight and perspective on how careful the biblical authors were when they wrote the inspired word of God.
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In Matthew 14:1-12 we see the narrative of the execution of John the Baptist.  In this narrative we are provided a glimpse of Herod Antipas's lavish, degenerate feast contrasted with the Savior's simple compassionate feast.
  
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*What observations can we make of Herod's feast in Matthew 14:6-12?
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*Scholars use the term "autograph" to refer to the original manuscripts.  We believe that the originals are inspired, not the copies.  Is this a problem for us?
 
 
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*If you want to make a copy of a text.  What do you do today?
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*What observations can we make of Christ's feast in Matthew 14:6-12?
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*What promise is made in Isaiah 40:8?
 
 
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==Self-indulgence or Selflessness==
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Herod's feast is marked by debauchery and self-indulgence.  Christ's meal is marked by selfless care for the people.
  
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==The Canon==
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*According to Matthew 14:13, what had Jesus intended to do?
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===Sixty-Six Books?===
 
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*How would you respond if someone told you "You know, the Bible that you have is only part of the Bible.  There is actually a lot more of the Bible you just don't know about?"
 
 
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Could not The Holy Spirit who inspired the scripture also superintend the selection of which books should be scripture?
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*According to Matthew 14:13, how much private time did the people give Jesus?
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==The Purpose==
 
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*According to 2 Timothy 3:16, what is the Bible useful for?
 
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*If the Bible is a reliable authoritative book, what does that mean for you?
 
 
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**Be specific, what does this mean for you tomorrow?
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*When someone interrupts your private time (alone time, devotion time, relaxing time) what is your response?
 
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**What does this mean for your interactions with others?
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*How did Jesus respond to the interruption?
 
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It is easy to answer the following questions about someone else.  My challenge to you is to answer them about yourself.
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*In what ways can you better display selflessness?

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First Things First

  • What are some of the best excuses you have seen?
  • How many of these excuses really suffer from "I" trouble?

Herod's Meal and Christ's Meal

In Matthew 14:1-12 we see the narrative of the execution of John the Baptist. In this narrative we are provided a glimpse of Herod Antipas's lavish, degenerate feast contrasted with the Savior's simple compassionate feast.

  • What observations can we make of Herod's feast in Matthew 14:6-12?


  • What observations can we make of Christ's feast in Matthew 14:6-12?


Self-indulgence or Selflessness

Herod's feast is marked by debauchery and self-indulgence. Christ's meal is marked by selfless care for the people.

  • According to Matthew 14:13, what had Jesus intended to do?


  • According to Matthew 14:13, how much private time did the people give Jesus?


  • When someone interrupts your private time (alone time, devotion time, relaxing time) what is your response?


  • How did Jesus respond to the interruption?


Conclusion

It is easy to answer the following questions about someone else. My challenge to you is to answer them about yourself.

  • In what ways can you better display selflessness?
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