Pastor Jim Harrison Preaching
Sermon Title: “Love & Honor His Word”
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:9-11, 44, 48, 72, 89, 97-100, 103, 105
Key Verses to Study: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 2 Peter 1:20-21
Sermon Outline
A. Why We Love and Honor God’s Word
1. The Scriptures are _________________________________________ (2 Timothy 3:16)
2. God’s Word is given ___________________________ in the ministry (1 Timothy 4:12-13)
3. The Bible’s unique authorship: human or divine? (2 Peter 1:20-21)
4. The Bible has special QUALITIES:
a) It is _____________________________________ (Psalm 119:89 & Isaiah 40:8)
b) Functions as a _____________________________ for us (Psalm 119:105)
c) Has power to ______________________________ (2 Timothy 3:15 & Romans 10:17)
d) Makes us _________________________________ & more discerning (Psalm 119:98-100)
e) Is extremely _______________________________ (Psalm 119:72)
f) Loaded with _______________________________we all need (Psalm 119:103)
B. Public Reading of Scripture – Case Study
1. Ezra reads God’s Law aloud (Nehemiah 8:3-4a)
2. Hearers actively _______________________________ to it (Nehemiah 8:5-6)
3. Ministry of God’s Word included at least 3 elements:
a) _____________________________ of the Word (Nehemiah 8:4-6)
b) _____________________________ in the Word (Nehemiah 8:7-8)
c) _____________________________ of the Word (Nehemiah 8:9-12)
C. Loving & Honoring God’s Word Today
1. Acknowledge the _____________________________ of the public reading of Scripture.
2. Read and be _________________________________ to God’s Holy Word.
3. Be committed to the ___________________________ of God’s Word.
4. Make a commitment to _________________________ God’s Word.