Jesus and the Scriptures

After teaching about what a flourishing life looks like in the Beatitudes, Jesus told those who followed Him they would be like salt and light in the world. Both their character and their influence were to arouse curiosity and inspire others to believe in Jesus and become members of God’s kingdom. Their words and deeds, as Jesus’ disciples, were to make His kingdom audible and visible.

But what about the Old Testament? Was there continuity between the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus? Or, was Jesus trying to overturn the Old Testament?

In the passage at hand, Jesus clears up His views on the ancient scriptures and shows how they are foundational for understanding who He was, what it would look like to follow Him, and how His disciples should think about true righteousness.

Join Pastor Jim for this study of what Jesus believed and taught about the scriptures and the kind of impact they can have in the life of every believer. (29:38)

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Songs:

(2:16) "Come Thou Almighty King"
Felice de Giardini

(7:56) "Grace Greater Than Our Sin"
Julia H. Johnston

(24:03) "Speak O Lord"
Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

(1:11:24) "Before the Throne"
Charitie Lees Bancroft & Vikki Cook


(5:46) Call to Worship: How Majestic is Your Name

O Lord, our LORD, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
Just this morning, the sun declares the beauty
and persistence of Your unrivaled power.
No one had to remind the earth to rotate, the stars to shine,
or the sun to break through the darkness.

As we gather to worship You, someone in our fellowship
needs to experience the breaking of a new day in their life.
Overcome their misery; overpower the forces
that seek to bind them and blind them.
Come now, Lord; set all our hearts and voices free to worship You.

It’s been You, Lord, who has protected us while we slept.
It’s been You, Lord, who has provided for our every need.
It’s been You, Lord, who has given us strength for every battle.
It’s been You, Lord, who has made a way through every wilderness.

As we end one week and begin another, have mercy on us all,
especially those in need and those who suffer injustice.
Something inside us is longing for more of You, Lord Christ.
May our souls find peace in Your presence.
May our sorrows fall exhausted at the feet of Your joy.

Help us remember to rest in Your sovereignty and faithfulness;
help us to honor Your name, walk in Your ways,
and praise You with all our being.

Hallelujah, amen!


(27:50) Creed - What is Scripture?
(Source: ACNA, Concerning Holy Scripture; Questions 25, 30, 32)

Leader: What is Holy Scripture?
People: Holy Scripture is “God’s Word written," given by the Holy Spirit through prophets and apostles as the revelation of God and His acts in human history, and is therefore the Church’s final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

Leader: What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired?
People: Holy Scripture is “God-breathed,” for the biblical authors wrote under the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit to record God’s Word.

Leader: Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?
People: ​​ The fullness of God’s revelation is found in Jesus Christ, who not only fulfills the Scriptures, but is Himself God’s Word, the living expression of God’s mind. The Scriptures testify about Him, “In the beginning was the Word,” and “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Therefore, “ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.”