The Bible is True

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Welcome to the Lab! How good are you at deciding if a statement is true or false?

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Let’s put you guys to the test. We’re going to share some facts with you. Some of them are true, and some are not. The hard part is that the ones that aren’t true may still sound possible.

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Let’s see if you can get them all. If you think the statement is true, raise both hands. If it’s false, keep both hands by your side.

Cumulus clouds can weigh more than one million pounds. (True)

Iron is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust. (False: Aluminum)

Hair helps humans hear. (True)

There are 28 bones in each foot. (True)

Matches were invented before lighters. (False)

Michigan is larger than Great Britain. (True)

California has a smaller population than Canada. (False)

Cows kill more people per year than sharks. (True)

There are stars made of diamonds. (True)

Gorillas can’t laugh. (False)

Earth is a giant magnet. (True)

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Some of those were pretty challenging.

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Today, we’re kicking off a new series about God’s Word and we’ll discover if the Bible can always be trusted.

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Before we do, tell someone nearby which fact surprised you the most.

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Do you think Rusty should be that worried about something he read inside a fortune cookie?

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No, he’s acting as if that is where he finds the truth. As Christians, we have a much more reliable place to look.

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We’ll find the answer by looking at today’s Big Point.

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After we count down from three it is your job to read the Big Point.

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Let’s all say it together, The Bible Is True! Unlike made-up things like fortune cookies, the Bible is full of God’s truth. It’s where we find truth and where we can look to determine if other things are true.

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Let’s show you what we mean. We’ve chosen some kids to be led on a journey. Let’s pretend they’re on an epic journey to find…Help me think of an epic quest.

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Perfect suggestion. This fellowship of kids is on a quest to find (suggested answer). Each team will wear blindfolds. Thankfully, we’ve chosen a guide for you. Hold on to the rope and follow your guide. The first team to reach the goal wins.

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Take off your masks. Wow, did you make it to the right spot?

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One team did. That’s because they followed a guide who led them to the right place. The other team’s guide went in the entirely wrong direction. We can choose to believe things other than the Bible, but they won’t lead us to good places.

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If we follow anyone or anything that doesn’t listen to and obey God’s Word, we’ll probably end up in the wrong spot. God’s Word is truth, so it will lead us where we should go. It’s a trustworthy guide.

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Let’s see if Rusty will give up his untrustworthy fortune cookies and discover what is true.

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Rusty isn’t making better choices by listening to a Magic Eight Ball.

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That piece of plastic can’t tell you the future. It’s fake, but the Bible is real. It is God’s word for us.

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Remember our Big Point,

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The Bible Is True! Let’s choose an assistant to reveal the Big Verse to help us understand the Big Point.

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Hit the button as we count down from three, and then we will read the verse.

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The Big Verse comes from 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIrV), “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true.”

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The Bible is different than any other book because the Bible’s words were inspired directly by God. God makes all the difference because it’s not even possible for Him to be false or wrong.

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Let’s think about it like this. We need a few volunteers who can blow up balloons.

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Let’s make these balloons float. Toss them in the air and let’s watch them float across the room.

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That didn’t work. Our breath can blow them up, but our air can’t make balloons float. It doesn’t work like that. That’s the same with any book that humans create. It might be an interesting book or even a fun book to read, but it’s not the same as what God produces.

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Let’s see the difference that God’s breath does to the Bible. (Fill up a balloon with helium and tie a string around it) Look at this balloon. It floats. What’s inside of it is different. The Bible is totally different from anything else you will read. It is a book that can change your life. It’s a book you can build your life on. Let’s stand and worship God for His true Word.

Let’s bow our heads and close our eyes. If you’ve ever wondered if the Bible is true, did you know that you can talk to God about it? Ask God to help you understand it and to discover His truth in the Bible. God’s not afraid of your questions. He wants you to share your thoughts and your feelings with Him. Instead of getting angry, God will help you see that the Bible is true and that you can trust His Word. Don’t ever be afraid to talk honestly with God. Let’s pray right now and ask God to help us all see His truth in the Bible. (Pray)

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Let’s say the Big Point again,

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The Bible Is True!

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King Nebuchadnezzar quickly discovered that God is the source of truth. The word that Daniel shared from God came true—all of it.

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You can share the story of Daniel and the king’s dream when you do this week’s Big Do.

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Ask your parents to share one true thing you don’t know about from their childhood. Then, discuss how the Bible is true. We’ve got some true facts about the Bible that you might not know.

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Did you know that the Bible is more than one book?

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It’s actually made up of 66 books that tell the one big story of God’s love for us and how He created a plan to save us.

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The Bible has two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament begins before Jesus came to earth and describes how God began His big plan with the Israelites. The New Testament tells us about Jesus and His followers.

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Reading your Bible is wise because that’s how you learn the truth about God. It’s also what you can use to determine if something you hear about or someone else believes is true. You can read it on your own, or with your parents. It will always help us. This month, we’ll learn more about the Bible and how to use it. Let’s connect with our Small Groups and discover more.

• Let’s discover how to find things in the Bible. (Show the Bible) The Bible is a large book made up of 66 smaller books. So, a long time ago, followers of Jesus broke the different books into chapters and verses. That’s why we say 2 Timothy 3:16. That means the book of 2 Timothy, chapter three, verse sixteen.

• Rusty chose to listen to fortune cookies. That wasn’t wise. Why is it important to listen to and read from true sources? We all need a way to determine if something we hear or think is actually true. The Bible comes from God’s inspiration and it can only lead us toward things that are right. God’s truth helps us.

• What did Daniel teach the king? That God is the source of truth by being able to tell the king his dream and what it meant.

• What is the Big Do? Ask your parents to share one true thing you don’t know about from their childhood. Then, discuss how the Bible is true.