Arrow 7, Joshua 1:7-9

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron Shamp concludes the series "How to Read the Bible" by emphasizing the power and necessity of Scripture in our lives. He highlights the importance of responding to God's message in the Bible, just as we would respond to a message from a loved one. He explains that meditating on Scripture and praying through it is a way to respond to God. He provides practical methods for praying through Scripture, such as repetition and composition. The sermon concluded with a time of silent prayer and worship.

Takeaways

• The Bible has the power to transform lives and bring about growth.
• We need the Bible daily, not just on Sundays, to grow spiritually.
• Reading the Bible should prompt us to respond to God in prayer.
• Meditating on Scripture and praying through it is a way to respond to God.
• Praying through Scripture can bring conviction, consistency, confidence, specificity, and simplicity to our prayers.

Chapters
00:00 The Power and Necessity of Scripture
04:29 Responding to God's Message
15:21 Meditating on the Word and Praying Through Scripture
31:28 Practical Ways to Pray Through Scripture
37:40 Affirming and Praising God Through Scripture