Find Your Story in the Bible

Main message: God hides practical wisdom in the Bible's stories; when you're stuck, ask God which biblical character/story applies to your situation and study that passage for guidance.

Key points:

• Psalms 19 calls the "testimonies" of the Lord sure and wise-making; the preacher interprets "testimonies" as the stories of the Old and New Testaments.
• When unsure what to do, pray and ask God which biblical character you are like right now; that character's story can provide direction.
• The preacher practices this regularly (about once a month) by scanning a list of Bible characters and letting the Spirit point him to the right example.
• Study specific episodes of a character (e.g., David with Saul or Goliath, Joshua) to find practical wisdom for your situation.
• Wisdom from these stories transcends gender and applies broadly to many kinds of life issues.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalms 19, Old Testament, New Testament