FIRM FOUNDATION. Lesson 1

Taught at: THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD - Lucky Summer Branch. INTRODUCTION, THE BIBLE, GOD. - We will be studying the Bible - the most wonderful Book in the world. - We are going to begin in Genesis,which is where God's record of history begins. In God's Word is the help you need for every day. It tells us what God is like. - The Bible is the Word of God. 2 Tim. 3:16. God spoke the exact messages He wanted written down. How? Through Loud voice, Visions, putting it in their minds etc. 2Pet. 1:20,21. > God used more than 40 men. > Nearly all of them were Jews. > It took 1,600 years for all of it to be written. > It has been passed down to us with great accuracy. - God's mind that was communicated has not changed and will never change. Psal. 119:89. - It is God's personal message to each of us. The most important message we will ever be given. It tells us what God thinks of us, and what He sees as our greatest need. GOD. Who is God? How can we
know Him? Why study about Him? Ans. Because He wants us us to know Him. Knowing God is the most important thing. > God has neither beginning nor end. He is independent of everything and everyone. He didn't / does not need the Earth, stars, Sun, moon, air etc He never gets tired, thirsty or hungry; He knows everything. Psal. 147:5. - God is Spirit - Jhn 4:24. He has Mind, personality and will. He is everywhere every time. As I conclude this lesson, may I assure you that this God knows and sees you. You can't hide your actions, thoughts etc. He also knows your every need and desire.