Intro - Getting a grip on the Bible

Book of James - Week 1

Intro 

Hey View Church, 

As we jump into our series, “Faith that Works (A Study of the Book of James)”, we want to look at some tools that will help us get a grip on how to best read and understand the Bible.  Our prayer is that this resource will help you grow in your love for Jesus and reading His Word. As you read and apply it, we believe that God will meet with you! 

First things first, if you don’t have a Bible, you can download one for free at YouVersion Bible App - YouVersion    

So, what is the Bible and why does it matter? 

The Bible is God’s Word. It is one story with 66 books, each one pointing to Jesus (Luke 22:47). Its purpose is to teach us and show us new things, to point out where we’ve gone off course, to bring us back to God’s plan for our lives and train us to live the best life possible. 

The Bible is alive and effective. It’s able to change us from the inside out. It gives us wisdom and guides our life choices.  

Psalm 119:105 

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

To get the best out of this resource, do the daily activities over the next 4 weeks. We are so excited to do this with you as a church.