1. Multiply Part III: How to Study the Bible

2. Why Study the bible? We are Commanded

3. Why study the bible? This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all what is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. - Joshua 1:8

4. Why Study the bible? We are Commanded It’s Part of the Life of a Disciple

5. why study the bible? Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect of salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. - 1 Peter 2:2-3

6. Why study the bible? All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

7. Studying the bible Pray for Understanding

8. studying the bible But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. - 1 Cor. 2:14

9. studying the bible But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. - 2 Peter 1:20-21

10. studying the bible Pray for Understanding Consider the Context Who is the author? Who is he writing to? What issue(s) is he addressing? What are the key words?

11. studying the bible What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? - James 2:14 True Faith vs. False Faith

12. Studying the bible Pray for Understanding Consider the Context Personal Application