John Mulligan’s lesson on Sunday was on Understanding Your Bible’s Influence: 3 Lessons on the Way the Bible Works. The first lesson is knowing what the Bible is NOT.
The Bible is not myth or legend. The Bible is full of eyewitness accounts with specific dates, which myths lack.
The Bible is not old or irrelevant. Rather, it is timeless. It is the only book that countless other books have been written about. If it weren’t full of truths, it would never have passed the test of time. Regardless of your situation, there is something in the Bible that is relevant to it.
The Bible is not a rule book. Much more than the ten commandments, the Bible is one well-told, factual story based on historical narratives. Additionally, it has biographies, proverbs, letters, poetry and more. Each book has its own unique take on situations for us to explore and learn from.
The Bible is not an owner’s manual. It’s much more than a reference book to look at “when you need it.” We need to engage with our Bibles daily. It is the heart of our lives.
The Bible is not a self-help book. Self-help books tell us what we want to hear. The Bible, like a good friend, tells us the truth about ourselves. Psalm 119:105 reads, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
There will be other lessons about the Bible IS and what the Bible WILL BE. For now, let us understand what the Bible is not. Once we eliminate any wrong assumptions about the Bible, we can truly enjoy the rich benefits this timeless and unique book will bring us.
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