2. “I Have a Bible… and I Know How to Use It”

3.  II Timothy 2:15  Diligence vs. a casual attitude  Approval vs. shame  Worker vs. lazy  Handling God’s word correctly vs. mishandling it “I Have a Bible… and I Know How to Use It”

4.  You must know God’s word  Knowledge defends against sin (Ps. 119:11)  Lack of knowledge destroys (Hosea 4:6, 14)  Josiah feared punishment for neglect (II Chron. 32)

5. “I Have a Bible… and I Know How to Use It”  You must be growing in God’s word  Spiritual immaturity (Hebrews 5:11-14)  Training and persistence (I Tim. 4:6-8, 15-16)

6. “I Have a Bible… and I Know How to Use It”  You must wield the Sword skillfully  The sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17)  Twist the Scriptures (II Peter 3:15-18)  Knowledge without understanding (Matt. 22:23-32; Exodus 3:6)

7. “I Have a Bible… and I Know How to Use It”  Diligence defined  Know and do God’s will (Exodus 15:22-26)  Seeking God’s wisdom (Proverbs 2:1-12) “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” ~II Timothy 2:15