The speaker, addressing a religious gathering, emphasizes the supreme value of the Bible by contrasting it with the world's most expensive book—the Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci, valued at $30.8 million (≈₱1.45 billion at ₱47 exchange rate).
They cite Isaiah 34:16—'Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read'—as a divine mandate to engage deeply with Scripture.
Drawing from Amos 8:11–12, they warn of a coming famine 'not of bread nor water, but of hearing the words of the Lord', underscoring urgency.
They affirm the Bible’s divine authorship (2 Peter 1:20–21), internal unity across 40+ human authors, and life-giving power—citing Romans 1:16–17, 2 Timothy 3:16, and Jeremiah 20:9—to argue it is not merely literature but God’s living, saving, and guiding Word.
Brief overview
The Bible is the greatest, most valuable book in the world because of its divine origin, transformative power, and unparalleled spiritual gifts.
The Bible surpasses all earthly books in valueCodex Leicester is worth $30.8 million, but the Bible is priceless because it is God’s Word.
Scripture is divinely inspired and unifiedHoly men wrote as moved by the Holy Ghost—no private interpretation, no contradiction across 40+ authors.
God’s Word brings salvation, warmth, and directionIt is a burning fire for the soul, a manual for life, and the only source of true hope and eternal safety.
Questions this recording answers
6 questions, each answered where it is said
What is the most expensive book ever sold, and how much was it worth?
The most expensive book ever sold is the Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci, worth $30.8 million dollars, which equals approximately 1.45 billion Philippine pesos when multiplied by 47.
What Bible verse is central to this message, and what does it say?
Isaiah chapter 34 verse 16 says: 'Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read. No one of this shall fail, none shall want her mate. For my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.'
Why does the speaker say the Bible is more valuable than the Codex Leicester?
Because although the Codex Leicester costs $30.8 million, the Bible’s value is incomparable—it is the Word of God, divinely inspired, infallible, life-giving, and the only book that reveals salvation through Christ, making it the greatest, most powerful, and most precious book in existence.
According to the speaker, what three reasons make the Bible the greatest book?
The Bible is the greatest book because of (1) the wonder of its greatness—divinely authored, unified across 40+ authors and 1,500 years; (2) the warmth of its glory—it warms the soul like fire and serves as daily guide and friend; and (3) the wealth of its gift—it gives salvation, forgiveness, eternal life, and knowledge of God’s will.
What warning does Amos 8:11–12 give about the Word of the Lord?
Amos 8:11–12 warns that a time will come when there will be a famine—not of bread or water—but of hearing the words of the Lord; people will wander seeking the Word but not find it, emphasizing the urgency of valuing and studying Scripture now.
How does the speaker describe the divine origin of the Bible?
The Bible was written by holy men of God who spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost—not by human will—and though many authors wrote it over centuries, their writings are perfectly unified, without contradiction, because God is the true author.
Key Quote
“Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read.”
— Speaker
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“No one of this shall fail, none shall want her mate.”
— Speaker
Key Quote
“I found it out na ang pinakamahal na libro worth $30.8 million.”