2. Key Text: 2 Timothy 3:15, 16 – “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

3. I am very happy that you have decided for us to study the Scriptures together. I am confident that as we study, we are going to be richly blessed. Before we open God’s Word, let us pray. PRAYER

4. Our first study will focus on the BIBLE. What is the purpose of the Scriptures? For our first text, let us turn to 2 Timothy 3:15, 16. POINTS TO EMPHASIZE: –The Scriptures make us wise unto salvation through Jesus Christ. –All Scripture (both Old and New Testament) is inspired by God. –Let us see if wee can discover a bit of background material on the Scriptures.

5. POINTS TO EMPHASIZE: –Holy men of God wrote the Scriptures. –These men of God spoke as they were moved, carried along, or guided by the Holy Spirit.

6. POINTS TO EMPHASIZE: –We are to study precept upon precept, line upon line, here a little, and there a little. –This means that we must compare Scripture with Scripture.

7. POINT TO EMPHASIZE: –The Word of God endures forever. –Many who have tried to destroy God’s Word are dead and scarcely remembered, but God’s Word is still available to us today.

8. POINTS TO EMPHASIZE: –The Scriptures were written for our learning. –They were written to give us hope.

9. POINT TO EMPHASIZE: –When we study our Bibles, we are able to rightly divide the Word of truth—or we are able to rightly understand and explain the Word of God.

10. POINTS TO EMPHASIZE: –The Scriptures testify of Jesus. –By accepting the Christ of the Scriptures we receive eternal life.

11. POINT TO EMPHASIZE: –If we truly desire to do God’s will, we will know which doctrines are from God and which are from men.

12. We can know what God wants us to do if we are willing to study His Words and follow His teachings.

13. Thank God for His Word which endures forever. Pray that we may have the courage to follow Christ’s teachings. Remember to pray for the needs of the family.

14. Next week we shall talk about one of the “proofs” of the Scriptures—prophecy. We will be discussing primarily the second chapter of Daniel.