How to study the Bible …and enjoy doing it! Taken from “Living by the Book”, by H and W Hendricks, Moody Press
Why People don’t read the Bible Some statistics 1990AD, 1000 adults Daily 17% Weekly 23% Monthly 13% < Monthly 25% Rarely/ Never 20% Can’t say 2%
Why People don’t read the Bible Relevance?
Why People don’t read the Bible Relevance? Technique?
Why People don’t read the Bible Relevance? Technique? Too above me…
Why People don’t read the Bible Relevance? Technique? Too above me… Not enough time
Why People don’t read the Bible Relevance? Technique? Too above me… Not enough time Doubts
Why People don’t read the Bible Relevance? Technique? Too above me… Not enough time Doubts Not exciting
Why Study the Bible? We may be UNDER the Word, but we also need to be IN the Word! Verses that speak of personal involvement in the Word?
3 Reasons why you must be IN the Word It is essential for Growth (1 Peter 2:2)
3 Reasons why you must be IN the Word It is essential for Growth (1 Peter 2:2) Attitude
3 Reasons why you must be IN the Word It is essential for Growth (1 Peter 2:2) Attitude Appetite
3 Reasons why you must be IN the Word It is essential for Growth (1 Peter 2:2) Attitude Appetite Aim
3 Reasons why you must be IN the Word It is essential for Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Key theme: Time What is maturity?
3 Reasons why you must be IN the Word It is essential for Spiritual Effectiveness (2 Tim 3:16-17) Teaching Rebuke Correction Training
Can you afford to stay out of it? Growth Maturity Effectiveness