Arrow 2, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron Shamp preaches on the importance of reading and understanding the Bible. He emphasizes that the Bible is a clear word that can be understood by everyone who comes to it. He encourages listeners to develop the skill of research and provides five tools to build a research library: a study Bible, commentaries, a Bible dictionary, Old Testament and New Testament surveys, and a systematic theology. Pastor Aaron applies the skill of research to three passages: Psalm 1, Matthew 21:1-11, and Colossians 1:15-20.

Takeaways

• The Bible is a clear word that can be understood by everyone who comes to it.
• Develop the skill of research to deepen your understanding of Scripture.
• Build a research library with tools like a study Bible, commentaries, a Bible dictionary, surveys, and a systematic theology.
• Apply the skill of research to gain deeper insights into specific passages of Scripture.

Sound Bites

• "The Bible is a clear word to us that is able to be understood by everyone who comes to it."
• "Understanding God's Word will still take time and effort."
• "A good study Bible is by far the single best resource that you can have to strengthen your life of reading the Word and applying it to your life."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Church Announcements
18:51 Understanding God's Word Takes Time and Effort
27:49 Building a Research Library for Bible Study
35:00 Applying the Skill of Research to Scripture
41:46 Example: Applying Research to Matthew 21:1-11