Next Steps. Part 2 Pastor David King
(John 8:31-32) 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
It was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on three continents by people from all walks of life.
Overview of the Old Testament
Law – 5 books Genesis through Deuteronomy
Historical – 12 books Joshua through Ester
Poetical – 5 books Song of Solomen
Prophetical – 17 books 5 major 12 minor
Overview of the New Testament
Gospels – 4 books Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John
Acts Historical record of first church.
Epistles – 20 books Romans through Jude
Revelations Prophecy of the last days and
Eternity
(Matthew 7:24) Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
(Matthew 6:33) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
(Colossians 3:16) Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
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(Ephesians 6: 13 and 17) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
(Ephesians 6:17 MSG) God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare.
(Matthew 4:3-4 NIV) 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
(Psalms 119:9-11) 9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
