HOW TO GROW IN THE LORD STUDY GUIDE

LESSON 3   

Bible Study

Spiritual growth can only come as we read and study the Bible. The Bible teaches us that as new babes in Christ we must desire the "milk" of God's Word.

(1 Pet 2:2 KJV) As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

The best way to grow in Christ is to develop habits that will helps us to develop our Christian walk for God. One of those habits is daily reading of the Bible. Many Christians rise a little earlier in the morning than usual and spend a few moments reading a chapter of  the Word Of God. I always recommend to a new Christian to read the Gospel of John at the beginning of the New Testament and read it through.  Reading four chapters a day will take you through the entire Bible in one year. No Christian can grow in Christ without developing the Bible reading habit. Those who read God's Word can be sure to become the spiritual Christians they desire to be.
Remember, every word of the Bible is given by the inspiration of God. That means that every word is "God Breathed." or "alive from God".

(2 Tim 3:16 KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

The Bible is God's written word to man. We ought to read every word that God has to say to us so that we might know what God would have us to do with our lives. The Bible tells us how important it is for us to read and study the Word of God.

(2 Tim 2:15 KJV) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

                                 WHERE OUR BIBLE CAME FROM:

1.    God's Word was recorded in Heaven even before man wrote it upon pages of a book:
(Psa 119:89 KJV) LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

2.    The Holy Ghost moved men to record the Word of God on paper:
(2 Pet 1:21 KJV) For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

3.    The Bible was given to us by God and preserved by God so that we can fully trust every word.
(Psa 12:6 KJV) The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.(7) Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

4.    The  Bible will last for ever:
(Mat 24:35 KJV) Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

                         THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE READING?

1.    We should study to show ourselves approved unto God:
(2 Tim 2:15 KJV) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2.    Four reasons we study the Word of God:
(2 Tim 3:16 KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

3.    If we don't study the Word of God, then we remain unlearned in the ways of God, and are not e3able to teach others the ways of God.
(Heb 5:12 KJV) For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

4.   Those who are strong in the Lord are those who have studied His Words:
(Heb 5:14 KJV) But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

5.    Here is how we grow in faith:
(Rom 10:17 KJV) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

6.   Studying the Word of God will make us successful in the ways of God.
(Josh 1:8 KJV) This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

SEVEN THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN WE STUDYING GOD'S WORD

Look up the following verses and match them with the results they bring by placing the correct letter in the blank provided:

1. Keeps me from sin: 
A. Psa 119:116 KJV) Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
2. Builds me up: 
B. Psa 119:105 KJV) NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
3. Live and not be ashamed: 
C. Psa 119:99 KJV) I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
4. Know the truth :
D. (Psa 119:11 KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
5. Know where I'm going :
E. Heb 5:14 KJV) But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
6. Have understanding :
F.(Acts 20:32 KJV) And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
7. Know right from wrong:
G. Psa 119:160 KJV) Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

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