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Dive into the purpose and process of studying the Bible, exploring passages such as Heb. 5:11-14 and Col. 1:10-12 to grow in maturity, righteousness, and knowledge. Understand the importance of repetition and studying with a teacher, as demonstrated in Acts 8:30-31. Discover the significance of examining Scriptures and how it leads to a deeper understanding of God's Word. Embrace the key components of knowledge and divine nature outlined in 2 Pet. 1:2-10 to inherit God's promises. Explore the command to read and study the Bible in passages like 1 Tim. 4:13 and Matt. 7:26. Join weekly opportunities for Bible classes, sermons, and personal study to deepen your faith and relationship with God.
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Purpose of Bible Study Heb. 5:11-14 growth, maturity, righteousness, train senses Col. 1:10-12 walk worthy, please God, bear fruit, knowledge, strength, steadfastness, patience, inheritance
Process to Know God’s Word Col. 1:3-9 process vs. 5 hear vs. 7 learn vs. 6 understand vs. 9 knowledge 2 Pet. 1:2-4 knowledge, divine nature vs. 5-7 components vs. 8-10 result 2 Tim. 4:13 Paul
Read the Bible 1 Tim. 4:13 commanded Matt. 7:26 must hear before can act Col. 4:16; 1 Th. 5;27 epistles read
Examine the Scriptures Acts 17:11 examine, search Examine: “sift up and down, make careful and exact research as in legal processes” (Robertson)
Study with a Teacher Acts 8:30-31 Ethiopian eunuch Weekly opportunities:Bible classes and sermons, church one-on-one telephone, email, online
Repetition Repetition, first principle of learning Apostolic example: Rom. 15:15 Paul 2 Tim. 2:14; Tit. 3:1 work of preachers, teachers 2 Pet. 1:12 Peter Read, Examine, Study with Teacher, Repetition