Life on the West Side

Read Confidently

February 13, 2024 Nathan Guy Season 3 Episode 25
Life on the West Side
Read Confidently
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When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture.

The sermon today is titled "Read Confidently." It is the second installment in our series "Read Well." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 119:41-43 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 11, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Bible Interpretation.

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Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:

  • On the Hittites, see F. F. Bruce, "The Hittites and the Old Testament" (1947). 
  • Archeological information/slides courtesy of Dr. Dale Manor.
  • N. T. Wright, "Forward," to F. F. Bruce, The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? (Intervarsity Press, 2003), ix-x.
  • Bart Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (Oxford University Press, 2004), 443.

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Series Intro
Intro Highlight: Why We Trust
The Hittites
External Confirmation (w/thanks to Dr. Dale Manor)
Warning: Caution!
The Bible Stands Above Other Religious Books
The Bible Stands Above Other Ancient Books
Internally Compelling: The Bible's Moral Call
Reasons For Confidence
Conclusion: Read With Confidence