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Introduction: A.
Why
is reading the Bible so taxing? 1.
Difficult to understand; overwhelming; boring. 2.
Out of date; not relevant. 3.
Many would rather read novels, magazines, etc. B.
Conclusion:
No desire to study it. Discussion: I.
Why Study the Bible At All? A.
Edification:
To stand approved before God. 2
Tim. 2:15 B.
Evangelism:
Give a reason for the hope that lies within us. 1
Pet. 3:15 C.
Because
we simply want to
draw closer to our God! II.
Without Purpose or Urgency … A.
Without purpose … there is no apparent
need to study. cp. Acts
8:30-31 B.
Without
urgency
… there is no drive to study. C.
Without
desire
… there will be no genuine study. III.
Keys to Effective Bible Study A.
Attitude!
B.
Perseverance:
learning is time consuming. C.
Bible
Reading, Bible Reading, Bible Reading, etc. (connecting the dots: dots get closer and the picture
becomes clearer). IV.
No Good Without Good Tools A.
You can study the Bible by just reading and discernment. B.
Your studies are greatly enhanced, however, with tools. C.
Studying the Bible without any or insufficient tools can be
quite difficult! V.
Tools of the Trade A.
Translations
B.
Interlinear
C.
Concordance
D.
Maps
E.
Bible
Software 1.
Use a Bible software program … much easier than books 2.
Free: E-Sword (.net);
The Word (.net) 3.
Online: www.mystudybible.com
www.youversion.com
VI.
Making
It Come Alive!
Conclusion ~ Life Application: A.
No Bible study has any value unless it affects you personally. B. There is no desire to study unless we can appreciate the salvation given to us by God.
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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