Encountering God Through Scripture | Ep. 11

FREE GUIDE: https://www.firstmossbluff.com/llj Click the link in the description to receive a FREE devotional designed to help you on your path to living like Jesus. Welcome to the Live Like Jesus podcast, where we explore how Jesus lived, what He did, and strive to live like Him so we can replicate His actions in our own lives. This episode explores the significance of reading and engaging with the Bible in a Christian's life. It emphasizes that the Bible is not just a collection of stories or a book to be conquered, but a living word through which believers can encounter God. The hosts discuss their personal journeys with Scripture, from initial intimidation to deep, transformative experiences. They highlight how regular Bible reading shapes one's understanding of God, self, and life's challenges, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and a closer relationship with Jesus. Be sure to stay tuned for an opportunity to receive a free devotional designed to support you in your journey of living like Jesus. Meet our hosts: Bryan Carter - Lead Pastor at First Moss Bluff Church, a multisite church in Southwest Louisiana John Louviere - Connections Pastor at First Moss Bluff Sara Blankenship - former teacher, SAHM, seminary student Key points covered in this episode: The Bible is recognized as authoritative, not made authoritative by the church Scripture reveals both who we truly are and who God is The Bible serves as a guide for life decisions and spiritual growth Reading Scripture should focus first on understanding God's character, not just applying it to oneself Engaging with the Bible can lead to worship and a deeper desire to know God Slow, meditative reading of Scripture can provide rich moments of connection with God Scripture for further reading: The Bible's authority and divine inspiration: 2 Peter 1:20-21 Hebrews 4:12 The Bible revealing who we are and who God is: Hebrews 4:12-13 Psalm 119:105 Trusting God rather than ourselves: Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 55:8-9 The Bible as a means to encounter God: Joshua 1:8 Psalm 119:11 The importance of meditating on Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 Joshua 1:8