2. “We revere the Bible, but we don't read it.” ~ George W. Gallup “We revere the Bible, but we don't read it.” ~ George W. Gallup

3. A A How is the Bible put together?

4. Bible Testaments Books Chapters Verses

5. B B Why should I Study the Bible?

6. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful 2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)

7. to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good 2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)

8. thing God wants us to do. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NLT)

9. GOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORD

11. WHAT GOES IN IS WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT HAS POWER TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE FOUNDATION FOR GROWING RELATIONSHIP

12. C C How Do I Study the Bible?

13. CHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTAND START WITH AN EASIER SECTION READ FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATION

14. “I don’t go anywhere without my Bible.” ~ Ashley Judd “I don’t go anywhere without my Bible.” ~ Ashley Judd

15. “Christian maturity is not understanding the principles of the Bible; Christian maturity is character. If what we come to accept as truth doesn’t affect our love

16. for God and man, something is radically wrong. ‘Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies’ (1 Corinthians 8:1).” ~ Neil Anderson for God and man, something is radically wrong. ‘Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies’ (1 Corinthians 8:1).” ~ Neil Anderson

17. CHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTAND START WITH AN EASIER SECTION READ FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATION COMBINE YOUR STUDY WITH PRAYER GO SLOW

18. But when the Father sends the Counsellor as my representative—and by the Counsellor I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you. John 14:26 (NLT)

19. CHOOSE A VERSION YOU CAN UNDERSTAND START WITH AN EASIER SECTION READ FOR APPLICATION, NOT INFORMATION COMBINE YOUR STUDY WITH PRAYER ASK YOURSELF KEY QUESTIONS GO SLOW

20. SAY – MEAN – APPLY

21. How can I summarize this passage in my own words?

22. SAY – MEAN – APPLY What is God saying to me through this passage?

23. SAY – MEAN – APPLY What action should I take in response to God’s Word?

24. D D To Go Deeper…

25. USE YOUR PEN MEMORIZE SELECTED VERSES

26. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 (NLT)

27. USE YOUR PEN MEMORIZE SELECTED VERSES USE ADDITIONAL TOOLS