Connect: Where has the bible formed you? When were you first introduced to the Scriptures? Have you changed the way you read the Word?

Engage: Do you believe that the Bible is the authority and what does that mean for you? Zach had 3 points.

1# This is God’s word to us -2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is breathed out by God – It is God’s love story to us. Where have you seen God’s word change you?

2# It has purpose – How has the Scripture had purpose for you?
3# The Scriptures are God’s Narrative – who He is and who humanity is and

Where we are going? Where have you seen this in your life? Zach also talked about 5 Acts of Scripture

Act 1 – Creation – Genesis 1-2 How do you view Creation? How do you value the world that God created?

Act 2 – The fall of mankind – Genesis 6:5, Where have you seen your own fall and need of a savior? When did you accept Jesus as your savior?

Act 3- The chosen Nation of Israel – human will vs a holy God Civil Law – Govt

Ritual Law – points to the Messiah
Moral Law – Ten Commandments – Deut 6:5

Which one of these laws do you struggle with the most? Why is that hard for you?

Act 4- The Life and Ministry of Jesus – Luke 24:27 Good stories take time – Which part of Jesus’s life has impacted you the most? Which story of Christ do you love the most?

Act 5 – Life of the Church- Story bigger than us. 1 John 2:27, Romans 15:4 Where do you see the Life of the Church living out these first 4 Acts?

Where do you need bend your life around the Word and submit to the Lord?

Apply: What is the invitation for you this week from this message? Do you have a regular time of Scripture reading?