What’s True in the Bible?Truths about God’s Word1. Reveals true justice. (Psalm 19:8a, 119:4)2. Brings us joy. (Psalm 19:8b)3. Motivated by pure love. (Psalm 12:6, 19:8c)4. Gives us clear vision. (Psalm 19:8d)What’s Real in my life?• How does God’s Word inform us on what true justice is?• How have I experienced joy from knowing God’s Word?• Do I believe God’s motives are pure? Why or why not?• How do God’s pure motives impact my receptivity to His Word?What’s Next?• Take an issue of injustice you are facing and search the Bible for insight. Answer, “Has God addressed this issue in the Bible? Does my understanding reflect God’s commandments and instruction? What can I do this week to promote biblical justice in this area?”

What’s True in the Bible?We cling to God’s Word because:1. God’s law is perfect. (Psalm 19:7a)2. God’s Word feeds our soul. (Psalm 12:6, 19:7b, 23:3)3. God’s testimony is trustworthy. (Psalm 18:30, 19:7c, 93:5, 119:160 / Proverbs 30:5)4. God’s Word makes us wise. (Psalm 19:7d, 119:98–100)What’s Real in my life?• With what do I feed my soul?• How “sure” is God’s Word to me? Why?• How do I know if I’m acting/thinking out of God’s wisdom and not my own?What’s Next?• Find a friend to work together through a reading plan, encouraging and holding one another accountable.

Introductory notes:What’s True in the Bible?Placing God’s voice in our lives1. Hear God’s Word — Read it. (Psalm 1:2 / Deuteronomy 8:3 / Joshua 1:8 / Nehemiah 8:3 / Acts 2:42 / Romans 10:17, 15:4 / 1 Timothy 4:13)2. Study God’s Word — Research it. (Psalm 1:2, 119:15, 18, 48, 97, 148 / 2 Timothy 2:15)3. Remember God’s Word — Recite it. (Psalm 1:2, 119:11a / Proverbs 4:20–22 / Joshua 1:8)4. Apply God’s Word — Reflect it. (Psalm 1:2, 119:11b / Matthew 7:24 / James 1:22)What’s Real in my life?• How often do I listen to God’s voice?• What has been my favorite practice of connecting with God through His Word? How has that impacted my life?• What is my life like when I’m not meditating on God’s instruction?What’s Next?• Create a pattern: Identify a space and time to consistently take in God’s Word without distraction.

What’s True in the Bible?1. Jesus heals with compassionate care. (Mark 1:29–31 / Matthew 8:14–15 / Luke 4:38–39)2. Jesus heals with comprehensive power. (Mark 1:32–34a / Luke 4:39–40 / Matthew 8:16–17 / Isaiah 53:4–6)3. Jesus has commissioned us to be his witnesses. (Mark 1:34b / Luke 4:41)What’s Real in my life?• What comforts you when you are sick?• When you think of being healed—either physically or spiritually—by Jesus, how do you respond?• How does knowing that Jesus is the ultimate healer change your perspective on sickness and affliction in this life?What’s Next?• Look for an opportunity to testify to the compassionate and comprehensive healing power of our Messiah, Jesus.

What’s True in the Bible?Staying Healthy Like Jesus1. Strive to be mentally healthy. (Proverbs 2:1–6, 9:10 / 1 Kings 3:16–28 / 2 Chronicles 1:7–12 / Psalm 119:98–100 / James 1:5)2. Strive to be physically healthy. (1 Corinthians 6:12–13, 19–20 / Ephesians 2:10 / 1 Timothy 4:8)3. Strive to be spiritually healthy. (2 Peter 3:18 / Psalm 139:23–24)4. Strive to be relationally healthy. (Luke 2:52 / John 19:26–27 / Proverbs 1:10–16)What’s Real in my life?• How would I rate my overall health?• Which of these areas (above) is God calling me to focus on this year?What’s Next?• Determine one practical step you can take to grow in each area of your life.• Share your commitment with a friend for encouragement and accountability.

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What’s True in the Bible?Why We Forgive1. If you hold on to offenses, they will hold on to you. (Colossians 3:13 / Hebrews 12:15)2. Forgiveness is not optional, but it is voluntary. (Colossians 3:13 / Matthew 6:12–15, 18:21–35 / Ephesians 4:30–5:1)What’s Real in my life?• What easily offends me?• When is it difficult to forgive others? Why?• Have I forgiven everybody in my life as God has forgiven me?• What do I need to forgive “from the heart?”What’s Next?• Who do you need to forgive? Take the next step in forgiving them from the heart.• How can you prepare yourself to respond to offenses with forgiveness? Write out a prayer that you can use for those situations.

What’s True in the Bible?How was I forgiven?1. I felt deep conviction. (Colossians 3:13 / Psalm 38)2. I expressed genuine confession. (Colossians 3:13 / Psalms 38:15–18; 51; 130:1–8)3. I received undeserved forgiveness. (Colossians 1:13–14, 2:13–14, 3:13 / Psalm 32)What’s Real in my life?• What is my favorite forgiveness story? Why?• When did I first realize God’s forgiveness in my life?• When is it difficult to receive forgiveness?• How would I explain conviction and confession in the life of a believer?What’s Next?• Take time to reflect on how God forgave/forgives you.• What did/does it cost him? How does forgiveness reveal His love for you?

What’s True in the Bible?How to respond to the wildfire of impatience1. Stop and pray. (Colossians 3:12–13 / James 5:7 / Psalm 27:13–14, 40:1)2. Drop your agenda. (Colossians 3:12–13 / 1 Timothy 1:16 / James 5:7–11 / 2 Peter 3:9)3. Roll with God. (Colossians 3:12–13 / Psalm 130:5 / Isaiah 40:31, 49:23, 64:4 / 1 Corinthians 13:4 / Hebrews 6:12–15)What’s Real in my life?• How would I describe patience in my life?• What circumstances or personalities make it hard for me to be patient?What’s Next?• Use the “stop, drop, and roll” technique the next time you feel impatience rising within you.