Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 2 | BIBLE INTERPRETATION: THE THREE-STEP MODEL / 115

5. Applying the Word establishes our lives on a firm foundation, Matt. 7.24-27.

B. Why is it so difficult to apply the Word?

1. Our sin nature: we are naturally inclined to disbelieve and disobey, Gal. 5.16-21.

2. We avoid the challenge and stimulation of other believers.

a. 2 Cor. 9.2

b. Heb. 10.24-25

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c. Heb. 3.13-14

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3. We seek to apply the truth of the text in fleshly power and effort, Phil. 3.2-3.

4. We are easily distracted by things that do not matter.

a. 2 Tim. 4.10

b. Luke 9.62

c. Luke 14.33

d. Luke 16.13