Bible Study
Posted by Daniel C. Wilson on Jan 2nd, 2009 in Bible Study
Goals when you study God’s Word:
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of truth.
Acts 17:11
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the Word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
1. Excellence
“Do your best…” We strive to do our best as we study God’s Word, because we are presenting ourselves to Him. Since we are presenting ourselves to our Lord, our heart is know and please Him, not men (Matthew 6:1, Mark 7:6-8).
Heart check: Am I studying God’s Word to the best of my ability?
2. Eagerness
“…with all eagerness…” We seek God eagerly from a heart that longs to be taught by the Holy Spirit (Psalm 119:33, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16).
Heart check: Am I eagerly studying God’s Word to the best of my ability instead of just trying to do the least required?
3. Examining
“…examining the Scriptures daily to see…” We will spend time examining the scriptures, knowing that a deeper knowledge of God requires intentional effort beyond simple reading and feeding on milk (1 Corinthians 3:2, Hebrews 5:11-14).
Heart check: Am I eagerly studying God’s Word to the best of my ability by examining the Scriptures instead of just trying to do the least required?
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Its true that some people skim past scripture just like they would when they read a newspaper. But, its also true that we should examine each verse and ask God to speak to us as we read. Nice post Brother. Keep it coming.