Study
God has revealed Himself to us through the Bible, written by holy men as inspired by God’s Holy Spirit. It is our duty to study the Bible to know God’s perspective on issues affecting our lives. In a sense, the Bible is like God’s instruction manual for how we should live our lives and run our societies.
Apart from helping us to know God, the Bible also helps us to understand the past, present, and future of mankind.
The Bible is divided into two major parts – The Old Testament and The New Testament. A good way to study the Bible is to start with the New Testament. And as we read, we should depend on God’s Holy Spirit to give us insights into God’s mind – particularly, as we take time to meditate on the words.
At the end of our lives, the basis of God’s judgment will be the Holy Bible. So the more we know about it and follow its teachings, the better we can live our lives in a way that pleases God.
Studying the Bible regularly in groups – church, fellowship, or similar settings – will give us new perspectives and a broader view of the word of God. With words that correct, encourage, and inspire, the Bible remains timeless, and is as relevant today as it was when it was written thousands of years ago
In addition to reading the Bible, it is also helpful to read Christian literature. The reading of these will often trigger new insights that can aid our understanding and application of God’s word.
Bible Passages
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
Acts 17:11
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
Psalm 119:11
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
2 Timothy 3:14-15
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
Psalm 119:15-16
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
