“We revere the Bible, but we don't read it.”
~ George W. Gallup
“We revere the Bible, but we don't read it.”
~ George W. Gallup
AAHow is the Bible put together?
How is the Bible put together?
BibleBible
TestamentsTestaments
BooksBooks
ChaptersChapters
VersesVerses
BBWhy should I Study the Bible?
Why should I Study the Bible?
You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful
You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)
to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good
to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)
thing God wants us to do.thing God wants us to do.
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)
GOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORDGOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORD
GOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORDGOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORD
WHAT GOES IN IS WHAT YOU THINK ABOUTWHAT GOES IN IS WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT
HAS POWER TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFEHAS POWER TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
FOUNDATION FOR GROWING RELATIONSHIPFOUNDATION FOR GROWING RELATIONSHIP
CCHow Do I Study the Bible?
How Do I Study the Bible?
CHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTANDCHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTAND
START WITH AN EASIER SECTIONSTART WITH AN EASIER SECTION
READ FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATIONREAD FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATION
“I don’t go anywhere without my Bible.”
~ Ashley Judd
“I don’t go anywhere without my Bible.”
~ Ashley Judd
“Christian maturity is not understanding the principles of the Bible; Christian maturity is character. If what we come to accept as truth doesn’t affect our love
“Christian maturity is not understanding the principles of the Bible; Christian maturity is character. If what we come to accept as truth doesn’t affect our love
for God and man, something is radically wrong. ‘Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies’ (1 Corinthians 8:1).”
~ Neil Anderson
for God and man, something is radically wrong. ‘Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies’ (1 Corinthians 8:1).”
~ Neil Anderson
CHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTANDCHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTAND
START WITH AN EASIER SECTIONSTART WITH AN EASIER SECTION
READ FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATIONREAD FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATION
COMBINE YOUR STUDY WITH PRAYERCOMBINE YOUR STUDY WITH PRAYER
GO SLOWGO SLOW
But when the Father sends the Counsellor as my representative—and by the Counsellor I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you.
But when the Father sends the Counsellor as my representative—and by the Counsellor I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you.
John 14:26 (NLT)John 14:26 (NLT)
CHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTANDCHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTAND
START WITH AN EASIER SECTIONSTART WITH AN EASIER SECTION
READ FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATIONREAD FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATION
COMBINE YOUR STUDY WITH PRAYERCOMBINE YOUR STUDY WITH PRAYER
ASK YOURSELF KEY QUESTIONSASK YOURSELF KEY QUESTIONS
GO SLOWGO SLOW
SAY – MEAN – APPLYSAY – MEAN – APPLY
SAY – MEAN – APPLYSAY – MEAN – APPLY
How can I summarize this passage in my
own words?
How can I summarize this passage in my
own words?
SAY – MEAN – APPLYSAY – MEAN – APPLY
What is God saying to me through this
passage?
What is God saying to me through this
passage?
SAY – MEAN – APPLYSAY – MEAN – APPLY
What action should I take in response to
God’s Word?
What action should I take in response to
God’s Word?
DDTo Go Deeper…To Go Deeper…
USE YOUR PENUSE YOUR PEN
MEMORIZE SELECTED VERSESMEMORIZE SELECTED VERSES
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 (NLT)Psalm 119:11 (NLT)
USE YOUR PENUSE YOUR PEN
MEMORIZE SELECTED VERSESMEMORIZE SELECTED VERSES
USE ADDITIONAL TOOLSUSE ADDITIONAL TOOLS