http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker recounts an encounter with a young man who professed to love Jesus but had never read the Bible. This prompted reflection on the importance of scripture, drawing parallels to the disciples in Luke 24 who were taught by Jesus about the scriptures. The central message is that knowing and understanding the Word of God is crucial, as mere verbal affirmation of love is insufficient without deep scriptural knowledge.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do you love me?The speaker reflects on John 21 where Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him and tells him to feed His sheep.John 21:16
An encounter with a young believer from ArmeniaWhile traveling, the speaker meets a 23-year-old Uber driver who says he loves Jesus with all his heart but has never read the Bible once in his life.
Opening the scriptures on the road to EmmausThe speaker is reminded of Luke 24 where Jesus explains the scriptures concerning Himself to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Why did the Lord spare me?The young driver shares his story of surviving war and escaping on the very last refugee plane, wondering why his life was spared despite knowing so little about Jesus.
Their eyes were openedContinuing in Luke 24, the disciples recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread and later have their understanding of the scriptures opened by the Lord.Luke 24:30–33
Living by every word of GodThe Lord challenges the speaker about living not on bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Spiritual breakfastJust as the physical body wakes up craving food after fasting through the night, the human spirit should long to hear a word from God every morning.
Taking a stand at the watchpostHabakkuk shows a posture of desperation, stationing himself on a tower to wait and see what the Lord will say to him.
Hearing what God actually says, not just what we wantHabakkuk did not get the answer he hoped for regarding the Chaldeans, prompting the question of whether believers truly love coming to church to hear sin confronted and truth preached.
Treasuring the words God speaksAddressing how the disciples remembered Jesus's words decades later, the speaker emphasizes that people remember and cherish the words of someone they truly value.
Valuing God's law like the PsalmistThe Psalmist in Psalm 119 describes hiding God's word in his heart, never forgetting His precepts, and treating His words as sweeter than honey.Psalms 119:1
Making a habit of remembering God's voiceBelievers should write down, meditate on, and treasure every word God speaks—even hard words of correction, just as Peter treasured the lessons Jesus taught.
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker recounts an encounter with a young man who professed to love Jesus but had never read the Bible. This prompted reflection on the importance of scripture, drawing parallels to the disciples in Luke 24 who were taught by Jesus about the scriptures. The central message is that knowing and understanding the Word of God is crucial, as mere verbal affirmation of love is insufficient without deep scriptural knowledge.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do you love me?The speaker reflects on John 21 where Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him and tells him to feed His sheep.John 21:16
An encounter with a young believer from ArmeniaWhile traveling, the speaker meets a 23-year-old Uber driver who says he loves Jesus with all his heart but has never read the Bible once in his life.
Opening the scriptures on the road to EmmausThe speaker is reminded of Luke 24 where Jesus explains the scriptures concerning Himself to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Why did the Lord spare me?The young driver shares his story of surviving war and escaping on the very last refugee plane, wondering why his life was spared despite knowing so little about Jesus.
Their eyes were openedContinuing in Luke 24, the disciples recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread and later have their understanding of the scriptures opened by the Lord.Luke 24:30–33
Living by every word of GodThe Lord challenges the speaker about living not on bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Spiritual breakfastJust as the physical body wakes up craving food after fasting through the night, the human spirit should long to hear a word from God every morning.
Taking a stand at the watchpostHabakkuk shows a posture of desperation, stationing himself on a tower to wait and see what the Lord will say to him.
Hearing what God actually says, not just what we wantHabakkuk did not get the answer he hoped for regarding the Chaldeans, prompting the question of whether believers truly love coming to church to hear sin confronted and truth preached.
Treasuring the words God speaksAddressing how the disciples remembered Jesus's words decades later, the speaker emphasizes that people remember and cherish the words of someone they truly value.
Valuing God's law like the PsalmistThe Psalmist in Psalm 119 describes hiding God's word in his heart, never forgetting His precepts, and treating His words as sweeter than honey.Psalms 119:1
Making a habit of remembering God's voiceBelievers should write down, meditate on, and treasure every word God speaks—even hard words of correction, just as Peter treasured the lessons Jesus taught.
