“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” —2 Timothy 2:15
The Bible’s power to change us stems from the fact that it is God’s Word, breathed out by Him and absolutely trustworthy. Simply agreeing with this truth is not enough, though. In order to hear God speak, we must read His Word. In this selection of messages, Alistair encourages us to meditate on the Scriptures prayerfully each day and apply what we learn, allowing the Word to do its work in our hearts.
How to Know Your Bible (2 Timothy 2:15) — Stream | Download
Many Christians desire to know the Bible better but get stalled in their learning progress. Alistair explores some of the roadblocks and hinderances that get in our way and offers instruction on how to interpret the Scriptures. With the help of the teachers that have been given to us and the principles we have to guide us, our biblical understanding can advance as we come to our study with prayer, submission, and discipline.
Notes from the Flyleaf of My Bible — Stream | Read | Download
In this sermon, Alistair shares personal words of wisdom from the flyleaf of his Bible, exhorting and encouraging us with foundational truths about Christian living. Along the way, he points out that Jesus is worth serving well, humility is crucial, prayer is foundational, relationships take time, and perseverance will yield good fruit. As we seek to live for God’s glory, we will be helped if we regularly remind ourselves of these realities.
Follow the Pattern (2 Timothy 1:13)— Stream | Download
As Paul prepared for death, he wanted to ensure that Timothy held tight to the faith. Echoing the apostle, Alistair implores us to “guard the good deposit” and follow the pattern of sound teaching exemplified by Paul. Faithfulness to God’s Word requires diligence, and if we do not believe well, we will not live well. We live in a confused culture and a compromised church, so we must hold to our convictions by faith and the love of Jesus.
The Bible: An Overview (Luke 24:27) — Stream | Read | Download
The Bible is one book with one author and one subject: Jesus Christ and His saving work. In this initial overview of the full biblical narrative, Alistair helps us to see Scripture with fresh eyes, explaining the significance of each major section, from creation to consummation. When we approach God’s Word, Alistair teaches, we must do so with the proper framework, examining its context and taking each individual part into account.
The Apostles’ Teachings (Acts 2:42–47) — Stream | Read | Download
In the early church, the apostles faithfully taught from the Scripture because understanding the doctrine of God is the only way to truly know Christ. Therefore, it is essential that we study our Bibles and accurately interpret Christian doctrine with the help of expository preaching that is faithful to the Word of God. Alistair reminds us that we can only love God with our minds when we come to know Him through proper study and worship.
More Resources on the Bible
- Free Bible Reading Plan (PDF) — Download a one-year reading plan that has been used for nearly two hundred years.
- “Three Questions About the Bible: What Is It? Who Wrote It? How Can We Understand It?”
- “A Superior Covenant” ― Learn how the New Testament is understandable only in light of the Old Testament.
- “How Do We Approach the Bible?” ― Consider four lessons from Nehemiah.
- “5 Bible Verses About the Bible” ― Reflect on Scripture by reading brief commentary from Alistair.