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KEYS of Bible Study [Session 1]

July 10, 2013 by Mark Trotter

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Recap in 10 Tweets

  1. There are “keys” to Bible Study, but the most important key is one that no one can give you. It is the KEY of DAVID. #WordStrong
  2. Jesus holds the KEY of DAVID. Who He gives it to isn’t random. It isn’t a matter of luck, fate, chance or even sovereignty. #WordStrong
  3. Jesus gives the KEY of DAVID to those who possess the “key” in David’s life that made him the “man after God’s own heart.” #WordStrong
  4. The “key” to David’s relationship with God was his reverential ATTITUDE toward…and his passionate LOVE for the WORD of GOD! #WordStrong
  5. David loved the GOD of the WORD, because he loved the WORD of GOD. #WordStrong
  6. Biblically, the KEY of DAVID is a symbol of AUTHORITY and ACCESS. #WordStrong
  7. Practically, the KEY of DAVID has to do with two things: God’s WORD…and God’s WORK. #WordStrong
  8. The KEY of DAVID is the key that OPENS the EYES of your understanding to the WORD of God. #WordStrong
  9. The KEY of DAVID is the key that OPENS the DOORS of opportunity in the WORK of God. #WordStrong
  10. Jesus desperately wants to give you the KEY of DAVID. The question is, how desperately do you want it? #WordStrong

Notes:

The most important key…

  • Is a key that I __________ _________ __________!
  • This is the key that makes all the other keys __________!
  • It is the Key of _____________!

What is this key?

  • Biblically, it is a symbol of _________________ and ______________.
  • Practically, it has to do with two things:
    • God’s _______________.
    • God’s _______________.
  • It is found in two places in Scripture…
    • Both tell us about the ______________ of this key…
    • It is the key to God’s ___________________.
  • Revelation 3:7–8…
  • Isaiah 22:20–22…

What are the “treasures” that it “opens?”

  • The “Treasures” of the __________ of God.
    • Ephesians 3:8
    • Proverbs 2:4
    • Colossians 2:3
  • The “Treasures” of the __________ of God.
    • Matthew 13:44
    • Matthew 13:38
    • Hebrews 12:2
    • Revelation 3:7
    • Matthew 28:18

In Summary…

  • The “Key of David” is the key that ___________ the EYES of your UNDERSTANDING to the ____________ of God.
  • The “Key of David” is the key that ___________ the DOORS of OPPORTUNITY in the ___________ of God.

But, how do I get it?

  • It is given to those who possess the ________ _____________ to David’s _________ and _________________ with the Lord!
  • What was that “KEY?”
    • It was his REVERENTIAL ________________ toward…and his PASSIONATE ___________ for the Word of God!
  • How that “KEY” manifested itself in the lives of others…
    • Ezra 9:4
    • Jeremiah 15:16
    • Job 23:12
    • Psalm 63:1
  • How that “KEY” manifested itself in the life of DAVID…
  • It was manifest in his _________ for the Word of God
  • Note the expressions of David’s love for _________ in the Psalms…
    • Psalm 18:1
    • Psalm 116:1
  • Note the expressions of David’s love for the _________ of God in Psalm 119…
    • Psalm 119:47
    • Psalm 119:48
    • Psalm 119:97
    • Psalm 119:113
    • Psalm 119:119
    • Psalm 119:127
    • Psalm 119:140
    • Psalm 119:159
    • Psalm 119:163
    • Psalm 119:167

So, what’s the point?

  • God’s desire has always been for us to ____________ Him with all of our heart and soul and mind and strength. (Mark 12:30)
  • What we learn from David’s life, and particularly Psalm 119, is that you cannot separate LOVING _______, from LOVING HIS ____________!
  • THAT was the “__________” to David’s relationship with the Lord.
    • David LOVED the ___________ of the ___________…Because he LOVED the __________ of ____________!
  • That’s what happened to our brothers and sisters in the Philadelphian Church and the Philadelphian Church period (Revelation 3:7–8)…
    • Because they _____________ the KEY to _____________ life…Jesus put into their _________________ the KEY of ______________!
  • With that “KEY,” God gave them…
    • Unlimited _____________ to the TREASURES in His ___________…
    • Unlimited _____________ to the TREASURES in His ____________! (The ___________ of _______________!)

“KEYS of Bible Study” Sessions

  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 1]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 2]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 3]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 4]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 5]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 6]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 7]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 8]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 9]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 10]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 11]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 12]
  • KEYS of Bible Study [Session 13]
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About Mark Trotter

Mark became a Christian in 1972 as a sophomore in high school in his hometown of Miami, Florida. Shortly after his salvation, he felt the call of God on his life, and prepared his life for ministry.

He served as an Associate Pastor in Huntington Beach, California and Atlanta, Georgia, and 20 years as the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Philadelphia. He was the Teaching Pastor at Northwest Bible Church in Hilliard, Ohio for eight years. He serves as the Associate Pastor of One Baptist Church outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Mark, and his wife, Sherry have two married children, Justin (Morgan) and Jacie (Justin), and three grandchildren, Jaden, Jantzen and Birkley.

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