Why God Gave Us The Bible - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The Bible was given by God for specific purposes: to teach, to show the right path, to rebuke us when we stray, to lead us back, and to train us in righteousness so our character becomes complete and equipped for ministry. True study involves meditating on scripture daily, focusing on Christ revealed within it, rather than merely accumulating knowledge. Understanding scripture requires a humble heart, not just intellectual intelligence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why did God give us his word?We must approach and study the scriptures for the exact same reasons God gave them to us.2 Timothy 3:16–17
Not for increasing knowledgeThe Bible was never given merely to increase our knowledge or to teach others, but to shape our character and equip us to serve.
Studying at the feet of JesusThe speaker shares that his goal for over forty years has been to know what God has to say to him directly, letting the Holy Spirit teach him just as Jesus opened the scriptures to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
God has not written scriptures for lazy peopleScripture calls us to meditate on God's law day and night, reflecting on Jesus as the word made flesh so that we remain spiritually green and fruitful like a tree by the water.
Searching out the hidden mattersJust as valuable metals and diamonds are hidden deep beneath the surface of the earth, God conceals deep truths in scripture that kings must search out with wholeheartedness and eagerness.Proverbs 25:2
Understanding requires a humble heartGod hides these things from the clever and intelligent, revealing them instead to babes with clean hearts, humble spirits, and good consciences rather than those with doctorates in theology.
