Sup everyone. I was just listening to a Driscoll sermon entitled “Revelation: God Speaks” and hit a really awesome spot about halfway through. Mark starts talking about the purpose of scripture in life and here’s what he had to say (a bit of paraphrasing, but you should get the idea):

“Proverbs says ‘Every word of God is flawless’, all of scripture is literally breathed out by God. Unlike any and every other book. There are no other divinely-inspired books as the Bible is. It’s not just true like a phone book with it’s accurate info. It’s true in a way like a loving and caring relationship is where you can find insight and counsel and help and comfort and encouragement. It’s relationally profitable. It’s how God speaks to us. Whatever it is in your life, you need the Bible. Principally it speaks to ALL OF LIFE. Sexuality, work, worship, friendship, parenting, stewardship. It speaks in principle to EVERYONE and speaks in principle about EVERYTHING!” (how cool is that? everything including marriage! everything including my daily life and work and this moment right here!) “There is NO part of your life that should be disconnected from scripture or that doesn’t need scripture because scripture is how God speaks into our lives practically and builds our relationship with Him.”

This was really cool to hear and was something I’ve been thinking about lately, so it was cool to hear it being confirmed and talked about in a sermon. I’ve found it easy to slip into a reading and studying style that starts to become a bit mundane – more of a theological, learning style rather than a practical, relevant, alive kind of studying that can really impact my life. When i approach my Bible in that way it really does build my relationship with the Lord, and isn’t that what this life is all about?