More Than Words

KEY VERSES:

• Luke 4:1–13
• 2 Timothy 3:16–17
• Hebrews 4:12
• Psalm 119:105
• Matthew 4:4
• Psalm 19:7–8
• Isaiah 40:8
• Ephesians 6:17
• Romans 15:4
• John 17:17
• James 1:21
• Psalm 1:2

HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Why the Bible matters for a Soul Reset
   • Like protein for muscles, Scripture feeds and strengthens the soul.
   • One “shake” a week (Sunday only) isn’t enough to build strength.
2. Jesus modeled it (Luke 4:1–13)
   • He faced pressure and lies while weak and hungry.
   • He didn’t fight with cleverness, but with Scripture: “It is written…”
   • If Jesus leaned on Scripture, how can we live without it?
3. What the Bible is and does
   • God-breathed and useful (2 Timothy 3:16–17).
   • Alive and active (Hebrews 4:12).
   • Lamp and light for our path (Psalm 119:105).
   • Spiritual nourishment (Matthew 4:4).
   • Pure and perfect, refreshing the soul (Psalm 19:7–8).
   • Endures forever (Isaiah 40:8).
   • A weapon of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17).
   • A source of hope (Romans 15:4).
   • Cleansing and sanctifying (John 17:17).
   • Saving (James 1:21).
4. How to approach the Bible
   • Relationally – it’s a love letter, not just a textbook.
   • Regularly – more than once a week; daily “sips.”
   • Readily – with an open, willing heart.
   • Ruminatingly – meditate on it, chew on it, let it sink deep (Psalm 1:2).

TALK ABOUT IT:

1. How is the Bible like “nutrition” for your soul?
2. What’s one way you’ve tried to face life without Scripture—and how did it go?
3. Why do you think Jesus fought temptation with Scripture instead of His own power?
4. Which of the 10 truths about the Bible stood out to you the most, and why?
5. How do you usually approach the Bible—like a vending machine, or daily bread?
6. What’s one small way you could add Scripture into your daily routine?
7. How can you let God’s Word move from “information” to “transformation” in your life?

APPLY IT:

• Commit to reading the Bible daily, even if just a few verses.
• Start in the Gospels or Psalms if you’re unsure where to begin.
• Write down one sentence or verse and think about it throughout the day.
• Use the YouVersion Bible app to build a daily reading rhythm.
• Swap 5 minutes of scrolling with 5 minutes of Scripture.
• When you face pressure or lies, counter them with Scripture instead of opinions.