The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
notes by Pat Krabacher

24. Transformed by truth

A. People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.
Matt 4:4 (NLT)

God‘s . . . gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need.
Acts 20:32(Msg)

B. The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God.
To become like Jesus, we must fill our lives with His Word.

There are more Bibles in print today than ever before, but a Bible on the shelf is worthless.

Decide that regardless of culture, tradition, reason, or emotion you choose the Bible as your final authority.

It is not enough just to believe the Bible, I must fill my mind with it so that the Holy Spirit can transform me with the truth.
There are 5 ways to do this: you can receive it , read it , research it, remember it, and reflect on it.

I can not overstate the value of being a part of a small Bible study discussion group.
We always learn from others truths we would never learn on our own.
Other people will help you see insights you would miss and help you apply God’s truth in a practical way.

C. Point to Ponder:
The truth transforms me.

Verse to remember:
If you continue in my word then are you disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:31-32 (KJ)

Question to Consider:
What has God already told me in His word that I haven‘t started doing yet?