The Bible Explained - First Church Message

We all build our lives on something-so what are you betting on? In this message, we explore why God is the best and surest foundation, how to truly understand the Bible, and what it means to grow in faith beyond just going through the motions.
// Discussion Questions //
People often follow religious traditions without fully understanding them. Can you think of any traditions (religious or otherwise) that people follow without questioning?
The message emphasizes the importance of learning how to read and understand the Bible. What challenges do you face when trying to read and study the Bible?
How does understanding the structure of the Bible enable you to more effectively learn from it?
Pastor John compares spiritual growth to a child learning life skills. How have you seen your faith mature and develop over time? What areas do you still need to learn and develop?
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25:13 I would advise you to be very careful around promoting translations that paraphrase the Bible rather than translate from it. There is a BIG difference between helping readers understand the Bible and making fun of it, and the Gen-Z Bible strongly feels like the latter.
25:24 "Hot mess" would imply that something is a state of extreme disorder or messy. A void Earth is not messy.
25:36 I don't think I need to explain that one.