warm-up

What is a language you would like to learn? Why?

Share an interesting message you’ve received this week. What made that message interesting?

What’s your favorite movie? Why do you like this movie so much?

word

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18

Many doubts and questions are often raised about the clarity of Scripture. Some claim that understanding Scripture is only limited to trained religious leaders. For others, they believe that it is impossible to grasp. As we take a closer look at Scripture, we will see that its clarity is certain. Men and women from all walks of life can understand God's Word, and He helps us comprehend it.

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God made Scripture clear and understandable.

The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130

Our God is a God who loves to communicate with His people, and He wants to reveal His will. Since Scripture is God’s Word, it follows that it flows out of His nature. He divinely inspired men throughout history to clearly communicate the truth about Himself and His will. As we read the written Word of God, we will also find many invitations to study and search it. God's intention for Scripture shows us that He made it not only for a knowledgeable few, but for every kind of man. How has your reading of Scripture enlightened and helped you?

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God opens our eyes to understand Scripture.

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18

There are wondrous things in Scripture; but they can only be seen when our eyes are opened by God. He does this as we ask and seek Him in prayer—a very important part of our walk with Him. As we pray and read Scripture, the Lord guides us in identifying a truth to believe, a sin to forsake, a command to obey, a promise to claim, or an example to follow. Share a time when God gave you a revelation through His Word.

application

Do you have doubts and fears about the clarity of God’s Word? What truth about Scripture helped address a challenge you have about its clarity?

What aspect of understanding Scripture are you having difficulty with? What do you plan to do to make sure that you will continue reading God’s Word as you trust Him for understanding?

Who can keep you accountable as you devote yourself to Scripture and develop a habit of reading it? How can you encourage your family and friends to develop a habit of reading the Word and seeking God?

prayer

Thank God for giving us Scripture to communicate His heart and will with us. Pray that you will be able to hear and perceive His message for you every day.

Believe that God will reveal doubts and fears you have about Scripture. Pray that He will give you faith to understand His Word.

Pray that God will guide you as you devote yourself to His Word every day. Pray that as you do this, your family and friends will begin to understand Scripture better.

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