Read Reverently

Life on the West Side

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When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture.

The sermon today is titled "Read Reverently." It is the first installment in our series "Read Well." The Scripture reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 4, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Bible Interpretation.
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Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:

• John W. Kleinig, God's Word: A Guide to Holy Scripture (chap 2).
• Brad East, The Doctrine of Scripture (chap 1).
• Ken Cukrowski, et. al., God's Holy Fire: The Nature and Function of Scripture (chap 1).
• "John Wycliffe" -- a mistake! I mean to refer to William Tyndale.

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Chapters

1. Series Intro (00:00:00)

2. Intro Highlight: God Speaks (00:00:28)

3. Ways To Read The Bible Well (00:01:15)

4. Losing Our Memory (00:07:29)

5. The Bible Is The Church's Book (00:15:41)

6. God's Word Is To Be Revered (00:18:27)

7. God's Word Is Active & Produces A Change (00:22:24)

8. God's Word Written Is The Center of Church Life (00:23:55)

9. A Weighty Thing (00:27:53)