The Unchanging Truth
OPENING PRAYER:
Holy Spirit, guide us as we explore the preservation of Your Word. May we find assurance in its unchanging truth and be inspired to live by its teachings.
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."
Isaiah 40:8 (NIV)
REFLECT:
In the message, Pastor Jarred Peine addressed the common misconception that the Bible has been changed over time. He explained the meticulous process of manuscript preservation and the remarkable consistency found in the Dead Sea Scrolls. This discovery confirmed that God's Word has remained unchanged for centuries, affirming its reliability and truth.
Isaiah 40:8 beautifully captures this truth, reminding us that while everything else in the world may fade, God's Word endures forever. Jarred's story of the Bedouin goat farmer who stumbled upon the Dead Sea Scrolls illustrates how God has preserved His Word against all odds. This preservation is a testament to its divine origin and enduring relevance.
Consider how this impacts your view of Scripture. Knowing that the Bible has been preserved with unmatched accuracy should deepen our trust in its truth. Jarred encouraged us to build our lives on this unchanging foundation, allowing it to guide and transform us. Let this truth inspire you to delve deeper into God's Word, trusting in its power to shape your life.
I WILL STATEMENT:
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CLOSING PRAYER:
Lord, thank You for preserving Your Word through the ages. Help us to trust in its unchanging truth and live by its teachings. May it guide us in all we do. Amen.