MAP
Discovering God's direction for your life
Every journey needs direction. God gave us the Bible to help us know Him, follow Him, and to keep walking in wisdom.
DIRECTION FOR THE JOURNEY
Every journey needs direction.
Imagine trying to hike through unfamiliar trails without a map. You might wander, get lost, or miss where you were supposed to go.
Following Jesus works the same way.
As your faith grows, you'll have questions about decisions, difficult situations,
God's purpose for your life, and how to keep growing
That's why God gave us the Bible.
OUR MAP
What is the Bible.
At first, the Bible can feel a little overwhelming. It's a big book -- actually, a collection of books.
The Bible contains 66 books written by around 40 different authors over a span of about 1,500 years.
And yet together they tell a unified story: God's love for humanity and His plan to bring us back to Himself through Jesus.
Some parts are stories. Some are poems and songs. Some are letters. some are history. Some are wisdom for everyday life.
But all of it points us towards God.
66
BOOKS
40
AUTHORS
1
UNIFIED STORY
MORE THAN INFORMATION
The Bible is how God speaks to us.
The Bible isn't just a book you study. It's how God speaks to us. Telling us everything we need to know to do everything He wants us to do.
As you read Scripture, you'll begin discovering who God is, how much He loves you, how He sees you, and how to live with wisdom and purpose.
And sometimes, a verse will speak directly into something you're experiencing that very day.
"People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."
MATTHEW 4:4
STAYING THE COURSE
Return to the map again and again
Even experienced hikers stop and check the map along the trail.
WHY?
Because it's easy to drift off course without realizing it.
Following Jesus works the same way.
As life changes...
as challenges come...
as decisions become more complicated...
We return to God's word again again for wisdom, direction, and clarity
Some days you'll read a lot.
Some days only a little.
That's okay. The goal is staying connected to God and continuing to walk in the right direction one step at a time.
START SIMPLE
You don't have to understand everything immediately
Even longtime Christians are still learning.
The goal isn't to become a Bible expert overnight. The goal is simply to begin.
To stay curious. To keep reading. To let God meet you along the way.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE
Open the map and start walking
Download the Bible app
YouVersion is a simple place to start. It includes Bible reading plans, devotionals, audio Bibles, reminders, and multiple Bible translations.
Start reading the book of John
The Gospel of John gives a powerful picture of who Jesus is and why He came. Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything right away. Just keep reading.
Start the 14-day devotional
Every journey needs direction. Spend a few minutes each day learning more about who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him
WANT TO GO DEEPER
More resources for understanding the Bible
These optional messages can help you learn how to read Scripture, how God speaks through His word, and how to apply it to your life.
"True North" Sermon Series
In this series we will look at the Bible and answer 2 questions: "Can I really trust my Bible?" and "How can I discover God's plan for my life?" So let's first look at the Inspiration of scripture. Today we see what inspiration ISN'T.
"Read It" Sermon Series
The Bible contains everything God wants us to know to do everything God wants us to do. But reading your bible can often be difficult. In this 3-part series, we will look at how you can read your bible and really understand it.
Over time, the map becomes clearer
Start simple. Stay curious. Keep opening God’s Word one step at a time.