Listen to God 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Purpose: To explore ways to improve our Bible reading.

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Listen to God 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Purpose: To explore ways to improve our Bible reading.

Benefits of Bible reading It will keep you from sin (Psalm 119:11) It will strengthen you (Psalm 119:28) It will guide your way (Psalm 119:105) It will bring you joy (Psalm 119:111) It will lead you to wisdom (Psalm 119:130) It will protect you from stumbling (Psalm 119:165) It will bring you back to God (Psalm 119:176)

Set a time and place Be consistent Remove distractions Pray for understanding For better Bible reading

Make notes, highlight, underline Do, don’t just hear What is the one key lesson? Are we willing to do what God says to do? How does it change us?

Are you listening to God? Prov. 6: Don’t do these! Matt. 5: Yes, pray for enemies. Eph. 4: Don’t tear down, build up!

Are you listening to God?