The Proper Approach To Bible Study

Introduction 2 Tim. 2:15 1 Tim. 4:13 2 Pet. 1:5

With Reverence 2 Tim. 3:16 “Inspired of God” 2 Pet. 1:21 We must study God’s Word with care, reverence and godly fear

Deliberately—With Meditation The Proper Approach To BIble Study Deliberately—With Meditation Ps. 1:2 We must not have the attitude of “let’s get this over with” We must free our minds from other things that Bible study will be profitable Remove distractions Bible, Bible Study

As One Who Needs Guidance We must rid self of a “know it all attitude”—a self righteous attitude Jer. 10:23 Rev. 3:17

As A Lover Of Truth Jn. 17:17 We must love the Truth if hope to learn the Truth 2 Th. 2:10-11

As A Seeker Of Truth Mt. 7:7 We must give our best in our study of God’s Word Are we looking for Truth or just trying to prove ourselves right Acts 17:11

With A Desire To Obey “A common error of men is to try to change the Scriptures to fit themselves rather than change themselves to fit the Scriptures” Leroy Brownlow Js. 1:22

Conclusion You can learn the Will of God by studying His Word Jn . 7:17 Will you also obey His Word? Mt. 7:21