1. DESTINED TO WIN The Compass

2. SCOPE OF PRESENTATION Introduction What is our primary task? The Bible The purpose of the Word of God Pointers in reading the Bible

3. As soon as a mission is to be carried out in a military operation or even a mere administrative task, a direction is always provided. No matter how delicate or simple a task will appear, it has to accomplish something or attain the objective. And in the process, it entails fragmentary orders to ensure it engages the enemy or achieves the desired result accurately. In life, that is what the Bible exactly does to us! INTRODUCTION

4. The Inspiration All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 Lahat ng kasulatay kinasihan ng Diyos at magagamit sa pagtuturo ng katotohanan, sa pagpapabulaan sa maling aral, sa pagtutuwid ng likong gawain, at sa pag-akay sa matuwid na pamumuhay. 2 Timoteo 3:16 The Bible

5. The Scripture Sinasaliksik ninyo ang mga Kasulatan sa paniwalang doon ninyo matatagpuan ang buhay na walang hanggan. Ang mga ito ang nagpapatotoo tungkol sa akin. Juan 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you posses eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me. John 5:39 The Bible

6. The Scripture Hindi ba ninyo nababasa ang nasasaad sa Kasulatan. Ang batong itinakwil ng mga tagapagtayo ng bahay ang siyang naging batong panulukan. Marcos 12:10 Havent you read this scripture: The stone the builders rejected has come the capstone. Mark 12:10 The Bible

7. Its composition At ipinaliwanag sa kanila ni Jesus ang lahat ng nasasaad sa Kasulatan tungkol sa kanyang sarili, simula sa mga aklat ni Moises hanggang sa sinulat ng mga propeta. Lucas 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself. Luke 24:27 The Bible

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9. The Inspiration Mabuti pang hindi nila natutuhan ang daang matuwid kaysa talikdan, matapos matutuhan ang banal na utos na ibinigay sa kanila. 2 Pedro 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. 2 Peter 2:21 The Bible

10. The Inspiration Ngunit ang Patnubay, ang Espiritu Santo na susuguin ng Ama sa pangalan ko, ang siyang magtuturo sa inyo ng lahat ng bagay at magpapaalaala ng lahat ng sinabi ko sa inyo. Juan 14:26 But the Counselor the Holy Spirit , whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 The Bible

11. The Inspiration Alalahanin ninyong kaya nagtitimpi ang Panginoon ay upang bigyan kayo ng pagkakataong maligtas. Iyan din ang binanggit ng kapatid nating si Pablo na taglay ang kaalamang kaloob ng Diyos nang siyay sumulat sa inyo. 2 Pedro 3:15 Bear in mind that our Lords patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 2 Peter 3:15 The Bible

12. To reveal God to man Nang simulang likhain ng Diyos ang lupa at ang langit. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 The purpose of the Bible

13. To reveal God to Man Di ba ninyo alam, di ba ninyo talos, na itong si Yahweh ang walang hanggang Diyos. Siya ang lumikha ng buong daigdig, hindi siya mapapagod; sa isipan niyay walang makatatarok. Isaias 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? the Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. Isaiah 40:28 The purpose of the Bible

14. Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34 Who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has been his counselor? Romans 11:33-34 To reveal God to man The purpose of the Bible Napakasagana ng kayamanan ng Diyos! Di matarok ang kayamanan, karunungan at kaalaman ng Diyos! Hindi malirip ang kanyang panukala at pamamaraan! Gaya ng nasusulat: 34 Sapagkat sino ang nakaaalam sa pag-iisip ng Panginoon, o sino ang naging tagapayo niya?. Roma 11:33-34

15. Ganito ang nasasaad sa Kasulatan, Sino ang nakaaalam ng pag-iisip ng Panginoon? Sino ang makapagpapayo sa kanya? Ngunit ang pag-iisip ni Cristoy taglay natin. 1 Corinto 2:16 For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16 To reveal God to man The purpose of the Bible

16. To show that man needs God Nasa sanlibutan ang Salita. Nilikha ang sanlibutan sa pamamagitan niya ngunit hindi siya nakilala ng sanlibutan. Juan 1:10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. John 1:10 The purpose of the Bible

17. Jesus answered her, if you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him and He would have given you living water. John 4:10 To show that man needs God The purpose of the Bible Sumagot si Jesus, Kung alam lamang ninyo kung ano ang ipinagkakaloob ng Diyos at kung sino itong himihingi sa inyo ng inumin, marahil ay kayo ang hihingi sa kanya, at kayo namay bibigyan niya ng tubig na nagbibigay buhay. Juan 4:10

18. Sumagot si Jesus, Kung kayoy bulag, wala sana kayong kasalanan. Ngunit sinasabi ninyong nakakikita kayo kayat nananatili ang inyong mga kasalanan. Juan 9:41 Jesus said, If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains. John 9:41 To show that man needs God The purpose of the Bible

19. Meditate on the Word Huwag mong kaliligtaang basahin ang Aklat na yaon. Dili-dilihin mo iyon araw at gabi upang matupad mo ang lahat ng nasusulat doon. Sa gayon, giginhawa ka at magtatagumpay. Josue 1:8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth, meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8 POINTS TO REMEMBER

20. Meditate on the Word (Joshua 1:8) Set a regular time to read. Pray before reading. Underline, encircle or highlight key words. Ask a Bible teacher to assist you. POINTS TO REMEMBER

21. Always carry the Word of God. Read and meditate on it as often as we can to be in the right direction at all times. Do not be lost or suffer unnecessarily. Read the Bible daily! Conclusion

22. Question Which portion of the lecture impressed you most and WHY?