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It's important to study the bible because it is God's divine revelation so in order to know His will for our lives we have to study His word (Psalms 119:105). It is a spiritual food that enables us to grow to maturity (1 Peter 2:2) and our source of strength in times of need; sometimes when you are feeling down quoting some of the promises of God for instance from the book of Psalms can be very uplifting. The duty of every believer is to fulfil the great commission and to be successful at it one has to have good knowledge of the scriptures. Lastly, it is the spiritual weapon that gives us victory - there is power in His word (Eph 6:17); when the Lord Jesus was tempted in the wilderness He recited passages which brought about triumph over Satan, so God's word is our reliable weapon during temptations.
The word of God is a powerful tool in our life. In the gospel of John, it calls Christ the word.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
In Genesis it speaks of God using words to create.
Gen 1:3 Then God said, "Let there belight," and there was light.
The words of the bible are keys to opening us up to life in the spirit.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
In Genesis it speaks of God using words to create.
Gen 1:3 Then God said, "Let there belight," and there was light.
The words of the bible are keys to opening us up to life in the spirit.
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"It is important for us to study the Bible so that we do not find ourselves asking 'why' the second time..."
/ let it "sink in" for a just a bit
/ snicker - for several seconds
/ recompose
question 1: "Why do you think it is important to study the Bible?"
question 2: "Why do you think that?"
/ laugh hysterically for two minutes
/ apologize for making fun of her
/ make quick exit
(serious post may follow later)
/ let it "sink in" for a just a bit
/ snicker - for several seconds
/ recompose
question 1: "Why do you think it is important to study the Bible?"
question 2: "Why do you think that?"
/ laugh hysterically for two minutes
/ apologize for making fun of her
/ make quick exit
(serious post may follow later)
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thouroughly equipped for every good work. Studying the bible is a way to learn about the Lord and how He wants us to live as Christians. God's word is living. His word lives through the Holy Spirit which lives in the heart of the Christian. It is the road map to live a Godly life. Studying the bible is one thing, however applying God's word in your life is just as, if not more, important. We nourish our body with food and it keeps our bodies healthy and strong. We feed our Spirit with God's word and it keeps our Spirit strong and healthy. Studying God's word brings unity and bonds people together. Jesus says in John 15: 5 I am the vine, you are the branch. If a man abides in me I will abide in him and he will bear much fruit. apart from Me you can do nothing. And it is through His word we learn to do everything. It is important to study because He gave it to us for that purpose and it pleases Him.
2 Tmothy 3:15- '..... From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus'
Psalm 119:11- 'Your word I have treasured in my heart that i might not sin against you'
Jeremiah 15:16- 'Your words were found and I ate them, and your words became for me a Joy and the delight of my heart'
Psalm 19:17- 'The law of The Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of The Lord is sure making wise the simple'
Psalm 119:11- 'Your word I have treasured in my heart that i might not sin against you'
Jeremiah 15:16- 'Your words were found and I ate them, and your words became for me a Joy and the delight of my heart'
Psalm 19:17- 'The law of The Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of The Lord is sure making wise the simple'
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I can't add much more wisdom to the above except to say I desire to know the Lord my God and reading His Word, absorbing it, and endeavoring to understand it is the best way to get into Him. Also let me say that when I am not in the right frame of mind, not having a great day, feeling a little off or down, God's Word calms me, uplifts me, gives me a great sense of peace. The peace of God which transcends all understanding and guards my heart. I pray your project goes well.
