1. Train Yourself to Be Godly I Timothy 4:1-10 James Cribbs Sunday, March 4, 2007

2. 3 Outlooks Towards Bible Study 1.Love for God –The goal of Bible study is to be more like God 2.Listen to God –“He who has an ear, let him hear” 3.Live the message –James 1:22-25

3. 3 Forms of Personal Bible Study 1.Devotional Studies Inspirational, gives hope, provides challengesInspirational, gives hope, provides challenges 2.Life Application Studies Life of Christ, Doctrinal studies, Marriage & Relationship improvement, LeadershipLife of Christ, Doctrinal studies, Marriage & Relationship improvement, Leadership 3.Theological Studies The complete study of GodThe complete study of God

4. What Version Should I Use? 2 Types of Translations Textual TranslationTextual Translation –New American Standard Contextual TranslationContextual Translation –New International Version

5. Ideas for Personal Bible Study Books of John and I JohnBooks of John and I John –Study John’s contrast of Light and Love –Take reference of the “I am” verses Books of Luke and ActsBooks of Luke and Acts –Look baptism in the life of Jesus and importance to the church

6. Ideas for Personal Bible Study Books of Matthew and JamesBooks of Matthew and James –Make a comparison of the Sermon on the mount to the book of James Books of Hebrews and GalatiansBooks of Hebrews and Galatians –What do these two writers say about the status of the old covenant Study for your Bible ClassesStudy for your Bible Classes

7. Sunday Morning Adult Bible Classes “The Light of Love” Text: 1 John 2:7–17 Key Verse: “Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to make him stumble.” —1 John 2:10 Daily Bible Readings Monday, Mar. 5—Love Is Eternal (1 Corinthians 13) Tuesday, Mar. 6—Jesus Commands Us to Love (John 13:31–35) Wednesday, Mar. 7—A Widow’s Gift of Love (Mark 12:38–44) Thursday, Mar. 8—God Loves Us (1 John 3:1–5) Friday, Mar. 9—Avoid the Wrong (1 John 3:6–10) Saturday, Mar. 10—Evidence of New Life (1 John 3:11–15) Sunday, Mar. 11—Love as Christ Loves (1 John 3:16–24) Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class for March 11th: “The Test of Love” Text:1 John 3:1, 2, 11–24

8. Our Community Now and in God’s Future March-Known by Our Love April- A New Community in Christ May- Living in God’s New World

9. Known by Our Love March 4 th The Light of Love 1 John 2:7–171 John 2:7–17 11 th The Test of Love 1 John 3:1, 2, 11–241 John 3:1, 2, 11–24 18 th The Source of Love 1 John 4:7–211 John 4:7–21 25 th The Way to Love 1 John 5:1–121 John 5:1–12

10. A New Community in Christ April 1 st Christ Is King Revelation 1:8; Luke 19:28–38Revelation 1:8; Luke 19:28–38 8 th Christ Is Risen Revelation 1:12a, 17, 18; John 20:11–16, 30, 31Revelation 1:12a, 17, 18; John 20:11–16, 30, 31 15 th Christ Is Worthy of Praise Revelation 4Revelation 4 22 nd Christ Is Able to Redeem Revelation 5:1–5, 8–14Revelation 5:1–5, 8–14 29 th Christ Is Our Protection Revelation 7:1–3, 9–17Revelation 7:1–3, 9–17

11. Living in God’s New World May 6 th Taking Our Place at the Table Revelation 19:1–10Revelation 19:1–10 13 th Finding a Home in Heaven Revelation 21:1–8Revelation 21:1–8 20 th Living in God’s Presence Revelation 21:9–11; 21:22–22:5Revelation 21:9–11; 21:22–22:5 27 th Anticipating Christ’s Return Revelation 22:6–21Revelation 22:6–21