The Incomparable Value of God's Word

Delve into the immeasurable worth of the Bible, likened to gold in its perfection, wisdom, and purity. Explore the challenges and guidance in understanding and reading this sacred text, emphasizing the importance of prayer, learning, and fellowship. Scriptures from Psalms and John illuminate the everlasting significance of God's teachings over material riches.

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• Value
• Wisdom
• Prayer
• Fellowship

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1. More Valuable Than Gold Psalm 19:7-11

2. New York Daily News, November 5, 2013 A Faberge figure commissioned by Russian Czar Nicholas II for his wife, Empress Alexandra, was discovered by the descendants of George Davis, a gallery owner. The Russian figurine was stashed in Davis upstate New York attic for almost 70 years. It sold at auction for $5.2 million.

3. More Valuable Than Gold The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

4. More Valuable Than Gold The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold. Psalm 19:7-10

5. More Valuable Than Gold Find the time. Learn how to read it.

6. More Valuable Than Gold Why is the Bible challenging? Cultural distance Language barrier Theological difficulties

7. More Valuable Than Gold How should we read the Bible? Pray (John 16:13).

8. More Valuable Than Gold When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13

9. More Valuable Than Gold How should we read the Bible? Pray (John 16:13). Practice. Join a group (Heb 10:24-25).

10. More Valuable Than Gold And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Heb 10:24-25

11. More Valuable Than Gold How should we read the Bible? Pray (John 16:13). Practice. Join a group (Heb 10:24-25). Use resources (Eph 4:11).

12. More Valuable Than Gold Find the time. Learn how to read it. Let it transform you.

13. More Valuable Than Gold All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16

14. More Valuable Than Gold For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

15. More Valuable Than Gold Find the time. Learn how to read it. Let it transform you.

16. More Valuable Than Gold Practical Suggestions: Pray for wisdom (James 1:5). Find a good plan. Find a good group. Use audio Bibles. Use outside resources carefully. Don t give up!

17. More Valuable Than Gold Psalm 19:7-11