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We are called to be priests in the Kingdom of God. And part of being priests in God's kingdom is preaching! Whether you feel called to pastor, lead a Connect or Discipleship Group, or just want to know how to study God's Word better, knowing how to prepare and give a message is a piece of executing the Great Commission! Let's be a house that rightly divides the Word of Truth, and preaches with boldness, conviction, and accuracy, so that we can continue to show people who Jesus is.

The Bible interprets itself. Nothing unlocks the Bible like the Bible. The best tool to use when studying scripture is Scripture itself. The Bible points to Jesus. We are not the hero in this story. God chose us even in our brokenness, not because there was anything lovable about us but because he is love. And the Bible won’t contradict itself. It’s rarely either/or but often both/and. Having knowledge of the Bible does us very little good if it’s not being applied. It’s time to put the Bible into practice!

Interpreting and applying the Bible involves several key practices. First, through observation and prayer, we must recognize that the Bible requires the Holy Spirit's guidance to fully grasp it. Then, interpretation demands understanding the context, audience, and historical background to grasp the intended meaning accurately. Utilizing study tools like commentaries and concordances aids in this process, ensuring we extract meaning rather than impose our ideas onto the text. Finally, we interpret passages within the broader context of Scripture, allowing the Bible to interpret itself and guide our understanding and application of its teachings.

The Bible isn’t a book but a library, written  by many in perfect harmony, God’s plan to save the world through His son Jesus Christ! The Bible is a miracle and reliable! We may not always hear God audibly, but we can read Him in His Word! The world may change but the Word of God has been the same yesterday, today, and forever will be!

Many are trapped in the pain and even blessings of yesterday. And many are too busy chasing tomorrow. Both will cause us to never experience the true joy of today’s daily bread. The good news is that the cross of Jesus has the power to break every bond of yesterday and every fear of tomorrow! The bread He has to offer is enough to sustain us for today!

This Resurrection Sunday, we focused on Joseph of Arimathea and His interactions with the body and burial of Jesus. Did he know that the tomb Jesus borrowed, would be the tomb that Joseph should have been in? The Cross has never lost its power, and it is by the resurrection of Jesus, everything in our faith is validated! Jesus is alive!