Jesus says that “Scripture cannot be broken.” He is giving us a glimpse of his inner thought world. And it stands in stark contrast not only to how most of LA thinks, but also in contrast to how most of us operate daily. So what’s the big risk? Why does this matter so much? If Jesus is the most joyful person to ever walk the planet, how am I missing out on life to the fullest (Jn.10:10)?
Discussion Questions:
What does Jesus mean: “Scripture cannot be broken?” Do you share his high view of the authority of the Scriptures? Why might our neighbors dismiss that?
Which is more important to you for daily decisions: your past experiences or Scripture? Is that a false dichotomy? Do you live as though those are two separate things?
Jesus memorized the Word, but he also internalized it. Share about a time when the truth of Scripture was so infused in you that it helped you in a powerful way. In contrast, share about a time when you blatantly ignored something you know Scripture teaches. What inner motivations were competing? David wrote: “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” What is the difference between hiding the word in our heart and rote memorization?
Share about some of your best practices for digging into God’s word or internalizing it. (Or maybe share ways that failed for you.) Don’t be boastful about this, try to be helpful to others who might benefit from what’s helped you.
Have you read all the Gospels? The entire NT? Whole of scripture? Memorized verses? If not, how might you progress in that labor of love? If so, how do avoid knowledge becoming a matter of self-righteous pride instead of cultivating humility? How might the Word lead you to a spirit of thankfulness and joyful repentance - daily?
What did you need to hear in the sermon? Is this Good News or just another burden placed upon your life? What sort of things are preventing his Word from permeating more of your life? How might it lead you to see Jesus more clearly?
