10 - Eternal, Authoritative

A big rock - Image by iStock

David’s Deep Trust

David, the psalmist, knew God’s Word like a shepherd knows his flock. He didn’t just sing about it—he lived under it, trusted it, and rested in it.

Psalm 119:89 sums it up beautifully:

“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.”

That one line tells us the Bible isn’t a man-made book. It’s eternal—a word formed before the world began, before time was measured, before the first sunrise.

It came into history through human voices, but it will outlast history itself.

When the final day ends and heaven and earth fade, God’s Word will still stand—unchanged, unmoved.

Jesus confirmed it:

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” (Matthew 24:35)

True From Start to Finish

David also said:

“The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.” (Psalm 119:160)

Every word from Genesis to Revelation is true. No hidden exceptions. No fragile parts falling apart under close look.

Interestingly, many critics pick on the Bible's first five books—the Pentateuch, written by Moses.

But David settled the debate centuries before: “The entirety of Your word is truth.”

Jesus’ View of Scripture

Jesus had confidence in Scripture too. When Satan tempted Him in the wilderness, Jesus answered each time with “It is written…” quoting from Deuteronomy.

Even Satan didn’t challenge the Bible’s authority; he just tried twisting it—the same trick he’s used ever since Eden.

Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount:

“Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:18)

A jot is the smallest Hebrew letter, and a tittle is an even smaller mark. Jesus said God protects even the tiniest parts of the text.

Scripture for Every Question

When Pharisees asked Him about marriage, Jesus said, “Have you not read…” (Matthew 19:4), pointing to Genesis.

When Sadducees questioned resurrection, Jesus quoted Exodus, saying, “Have you not read…” (Matthew 22:31)

He didn’t call these stories “old writings” or “traditions.” He treated them as God’s living, personal word—even after 1,500 years!

Fulfilled in Every Detail

Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection all happened exactly as the Old Testament predicted:

• Born of a virgin in Bethlehem

• A journey to Egypt, growing up in Nazareth

• Anointed by the Spirit, ministering in Galilee

• Healing, teaching in parables

• Rejected, betrayed, condemned

• Clothes divided by lot, vinegar offered

• Pierced without broken bones

• Raised on the third day

Every detail was directed by Scripture, as if Jesus lived according to a divine script.

The Inevitable Conclusion

Put it all together: if the Old Testament isn’t fully accurate and authoritative, then Jesus was fooled—or He fooled others.

But that’s impossible. Jesus, who calmed storms, raised the dead, and conquered sin, stood firm on Scripture’s truth.

If He lived and taught as if Scripture was God’s eternal, authoritative Word—then so is it.

Reflection Questions

• How does it strengthen your confidence to know Jesus relied fully on Scripture—even against Satan?
  

• Which Old Testament prophecy about Jesus most strengthens your trust in God’s Word?
  

• Do you see Scripture as a living voice speaking to you, or just an old record?
  

• What can you do this week to treasure even the smallest details—the “jot and tittle”—of God’s Word?

Prayer

Lord, thank You that Your Word stands firm forever—settled in heaven, untouched by time. Give me a greater love for its truth and trust in its authority. Help me receive every page as Your living voice to me. May I, like Jesus, live by “It is written,” confident that Your Word will never fail. Amen.

Blog