3.1 Functions of the Bible

• How the Bible is used in society today
• The Bible as the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• The Word of God as alive and active (Hebrews 4:12)
• Importance of the Bible in the society today
• How the Bible promotes holistic growth: spiritual, moral, social, emotional and intellectual
• How God's Word inspires different services among Christians today

• explain the importance of the Bible in the society today
• describe how the Bible promotes holistic growth
• analyse how God's Word inspires different services among Christians today
• appreciate the Bible as the inspired Word of God

“Why is the Bible important in the life of a Christian?”

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1. How the Bible is used in society today
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Brainstorm real uses of the Bible at home, school, church and in public life, then say what the Bible is.
2. The Bible is inspired and useful
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   2 Timothy 3:16-17: all scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training so a person is equipped for good work.
3. The Word is alive and active
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Hebrews 4:12: the Word judges thoughts and attitudes. Spreading the Word in society is a true function, not a rumour mill.
4. Importance of the Bible in society today
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Six reasons the Bible matters for a Christian and for Kenyan society, presented on charts or slides.
5. The Bible and holistic growth
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   How scripture promotes spiritual, moral, social, emotional and intellectual growth, discussed with Grade 7 examples.
6. God's Word inspires service
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Local Christian services, a short presentation, a journal of one act of service, and a class song that appreciates the Bible as inspired Word.