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Benefits of Daily Bible Reading. Read God’s Word. Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 2 Chronicles 34:15, 18-19 1 Timothy 4:13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine . Cf. 2 timothy 2:15. Benefits of daily bible reading. strength. strength.
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Read God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 2 Chronicles 34:15, 18-19 1 Timothy 4:13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Cf. 2 timothy 2:15
Benefits of daily bible reading • strength
strength • Spiritual food – 1 Peter 2:1-2, Hebrews 5:12-14 • Exercise toward godliness – 1 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2
strength • Armor of god and sword of the spirit – ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 • To resist temptation – matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:13
Benefits of daily bible reading • Strength • Instruction in righteousness
Instruction in righteousness • Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path. • Psalm 19:7-13, 119:9-11; Matthew 7:13-27 • 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 14:23, 10:17
Benefits of daily bible reading • Strength • Instruction in righteousness • Comfort and encouragement
Comfort and encouragement • During temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 peter 5:9, ephesians 6:13 • During trials and persecution – matthew 5:10, 1 Peter 4:12-14, Hebrews 13:6
Comfort and encouragement • Knowing God’s providential care – Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:12 • During times of loss – Hebrews 9:27-28, john 14:1-3
Benefits of daily bible reading • Strength • Instruction in righteousness • Comfort and encouragement • Direction and hope
Direction and hope • Purpose – genesis 1:27, ecclesiastes 12:13 • Forgiveness – john 3:16, Matthew 11:28-30, acts 2:38 • Goal – romans 2:5-7, Hebrews 11:13-16
Benefits of daily bible reading Psalm 119:1-2 Blessedare the undefiled in the way,Who walk in the law of the Lord!2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,Who seek Him with the whole heart! • Strength • Instruction in righteousness • Comfort and encouragement • Direction and hope