Throwback Thursday | January 17th, 2021 | Like and subscribe!

Main message: Read the Bible daily using a simple three-step pattern—Read, Reflect, Respond—so Scripture reshapes your faith, perspective, and actions rather than just giving information.

Key points:

• Use the Read–Reflect–Respond method: read a passage slowly 3–4 times, prayerfully reflect on what needs "kingdom alignment," then write and do a specific, concrete response.
• Scripture builds faith (faith comes by hearing the Word) and is profitable for doctrine, correction, and equipping for good works (2 Tim. 3:16–17).
• Exposition of John 5 (the Bethesda healing): the man’s problems were not only physical but spiritual—lost hope, wrong perspective, and excuses—so when Jesus asked, “Do you want to be well?” the lesson is to stop making excuses and receive God’s help.
• Application should be concrete: identify what to change (e.g., pray, fast, forgive, apply for jobs, be generous), write it down, and act—“walk into your blessing.”
• Make daily Scripture reading a habit (use the current fast or season to deepen intimacy with God and meditate on short passages).

Scriptures mentioned: Genesis 3, John 5, 2 Timothy 3:16–17