- Jesus speaks of the truthfulness of the "Law and the Prophets," i.e., those Scriptures we now refer to as the "Old Testament," in Matthew 5:17-18. What does he say?
*How convinced is Jesus of the truthfulness of the Scriptures?
- Peter also refers to the Old Testament Scriptures in 2 Peter 1:21. (See also Hebrews 1:1-2.) How did the Scriptures come about?
- Read 2 Peter 3:15-16. What does Peter say about Paul's letter? (Notice also how Paul in 1 Timothy 5:18 refers to the quote he uses from Luke's writing—Luke 10:7.)
- One of the most beautiful statements about the value of Scripture is found in 2 Timothy 3:14-17. Make a list of all Paul says to the young man Timothy about Scripture. Has any of this been true in your own experience?
- What is the main lesson you want to "take home with you" from these passages?
Story of Our Faith, 2011 Study Series • Copyright © 2011, Lake Avenue Church