Practicing Scripture – STUDY
Worship Service, July 27th, 2025

1. Please take a moment to download the sermon notes (https://bit.ly/ER250727) for this week.
2. Prepare the elements of “bread” and “wine” for use as we gather around The Lord’s Table. These can be any items convenient around the home that symbolize these for you.

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Sermon Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

This week, we’ll explore what it means to truly study the Bible—and why it can sometimes leave us feeling unsettled. While Scripture can be sweet and comforting, it can also challenge us deeply, especially when it’s misused or misunderstood. We’ll reflect on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, where both he and the devil quote Scripture—but with very different motives.

In a world that values speed and certainty, we’ll talk about how to slow down and study the Bible with care. Our goal is not just to know the words, but to sympathize with their origin, and to live the truth they point us toward today.

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Music used under CCLI license #1808339, CCLI streaming license #20401862
Performed by Emmaus Road Worship Team

Goodness Of God
CCLI #7203939 | Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, and Onyeka Onwenu

Almighty God
CCLI #7019312 | David Leonard, Leslie Jordan, and Sandra McCracken

Come Thou Fount
CCLI #3630228 | David Crowder, Robert Robinson, and John Wyeth