Footnotes and Witness
Have you ever wondered if you are good enough to read the Bible? Does it feel like you aren't qualified? I grew up in church so I thought I knew how to read it; I didn't! With a few footnotes, I want to share the resources and tips that opened the Bible for me. The word finally started to feel like that "living" word I always hear about. If you follow Christ, you have the Holy Spirit and that means you are qualified to read God's word. If you want to be, this is a great place to dip your toes in the water and see what this whole Jesus thing is all about. I believe that when you read about God's true character, from His own words, you won't be able to stop telling people about how your life is saved and changed. Jesus wants us to tell our story because it is HIS story. See Jesus rightly in the Bible, and see Him in your story.
Footnotes and Witness
605 Idols
Our next word in the Big Word Series is "idol". Isn't that just an OT problem? Let's take a look and see.
Scripture References:
- 10 Commandments: Exodus 20
- golden calf: Exodus (24:17-18 presence on the mountain) 32
- First divine image: Genesis 1:26-27
- Sermon on the mount: Matthew 5-7
- Rich Young Ruler Story: Matthew 19:16-22
- Colossians 3:5 Put to Death Idolatry
Definitions:
idols: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=idols&t=ESV#s=s_primary_0_1
idolatry: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=idolatry&t=ESV#s=s_primary_0_1
jealousy (divine): an intolerance of rivals
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