“Bible Study ” How Important is it?

1 Timothy 4:7-8, 7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

“all our righteous acts are like filthy rags” Isaiah 64:6

2 Timothy 3:5, 7 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Galatians 6:8 “The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Peter 1:21 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 1:3-4 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Paul tells Timothy 4 things that the word of God is useful for The word of God Teaches us Love the Lord your God and love your neighbor as yourself. John 15:9-12 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

Paul tells Timothy 4 things that the word of God is useful for The word of God Teaches us The word of God Rebukes us

Paul tells Timothy 4 things that the word of God is useful for The word of God Teaches us The word of God Rebukes us The word of God Corrects us “Epa-narthisis.” To make straight again.

Paul tells Timothy 4 things that the word of God is useful for The word of God Teaches us The word of God Rebukes us The word of God Corrects us The word of God Trains us

APPLICATION

Spiritual Growth Training Workbook Consisting of Four areas of study: 1. Memory Verses 2. Verse Mapping 3. Scripture Writing 4. Bible Reading in a Year.

Verse Mapping Styles! * Word by Word Map – Breaking down the scripture word by word * Phrase Blocking Map – Blocking off the scripture into smaller phrases to understand each phrase. * Doodling Map – Drawing actual illustrations to study the text. This style is great for visual learners. * Color Keys Map – using a map key with specific colors to easily identify specific ideas you want to stand out. * Traditional Journalist Map – Asking the questions every journalist asks when covering a story. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?

Traditional Journalist Mapping 5 W’S & H Never read a passage without asking at least one 5W/H question! Who is speaking? Who are the recipients? What is repeated? What is happening? Where is this taking place? Why is this mentioned now? When does (or will) this take place? How is the truth illustrated? What do I learn about God?

WHY IS AN INTERACTIVE MINDSET FOUNDATIONAL? Study at UT Austin concluded that we recall… 1) 10% Of what we read 2) 20% Of what we hear 3) 30% Of what we see demonstrated 4) 50% Combining #2 and #3 5) 70% Combine #4 with writing what you learn 6) 90% All of the above + practice The more we interact with Scripture especially by practicing interrogating the text with the 5W’s & H, the greater will be our retention and understanding of the text. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

PRACTICE INTERROGATING GOD’S WORD with 5W/H QUESTIONS John 7:1 After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. Who? When? What? Where? Why? Why not Judea? Jesus Focus On The Obvious: FOTO=people, places, events After these things -Time Phrase Ask: What time is it? What are “these things”? - Check Context Walking in Galilee (not Judea) - Check a Map Unwilling to walk in Judea - For explains purpose Jews seeking to kill Him

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus Word by Word Verse Mapping Write out the verse:    Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus What other verses relate to this?  Matthew 11:29 29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Restate the verse: We should allow the attitude of Jesus Christ to be ours and deeply in our hearts. Key Words from a concordance or Bible dictionary: Let: Allow, Permit… Mind: Heart or seat of affection, Desire, Intention, Opinion, Attitude…….. You: Kevin – (It is personal) Personal Application: I must consider everything that I do in life and strive to live a Godly life in all aspects of it. Always ask my self, How would Christ handle this situation?

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