According to Psalm 1:2–3, a person who regularly studies God’s Word is compared to what?
A tree planted by streams of water.
Proverbs 18:15 says, “The heart of the understanding one acquires ___.”
Knowledge
According to Psalm 1, what blessing comes to those who delight in Jehovah’s law?
Happiness and spiritual prosperity.
According to Matthew 24:45–47, who provides timely spiritual food in the last days?
The faithful and discreet slave.
According to Joshua 1:8, how often should we read and meditate on God’s Word?
Day and night.
2 Timothy 3:16, 17 says the Scriptures are inspired by God and useful for what purpose?
For teaching, reproving, setting things straight, and training in righteousness.
What attitude does Psalm 119:97–101 show we should have toward God’s Word?
Deep love, delight, and appreciation for its wisdom.
What does Hebrews 6:1–3 encourage Christians to do regarding knowledge?
To “press on to maturity” by building on the foundation of earlier truths.
What role does holy spirit play in our study, according to Luke 11:13 and 1 Corinthians 2:10?
It helps us understand spiritual truths that human reasoning alone cannot grasp.
James 1:22–25 warns that those who hear the word but do not act on it are like what?
A man looking in a mirror who forgets what he looks like.
What does Psalm 119:105 (parallel to your outline’s theme) say God’s Word acts as for our life?
A lamp to our foot and a light to our path.
Why is humility important when studying God’s Word?
Because Jehovah can teach only those who are humble and willing to be corrected.
2 Peter 3:18 tells us to “go on growing in what two things”?
In the undeserved kindness and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
James 1:5 says that if we lack wisdom, what should we do?
Ask Jehovah in faith, and he will give it generously.
Proverbs 15:28 says the heart of the righteous one “ponders how to answer.” What does that teach us about sharing what we study?
We should think carefully about how to express Bible truth kindly and wisely.
According to Daniel 9:1–3, what did Daniel’s study of the Scriptures move him to do?
To pray earnestly to Jehovah and act in harmony with what he learned.
What did the Bereans in Acts 17:11 do that set a good example for us?
They examined the Scriptures daily to make sure what they were learning was true.
How does study protect our integrity, according to Psalm 25:21 and our prelude discussion?
It nourishes and strengthens integrity, keeping us loyal and spiritually rooted.
How does prayer before study show humility and faith?
It acknowledges Jehovah as our Teacher and invites his spirit to guide our understanding.
How can meditating on what we learn help us apply it personally? (Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:11)
It helps us see how Bible examples and principles apply to our own life and choices today.
In Psalm 119:97–101, how did the psalmist describe his love for God’s law, and what benefit did it bring?
He said, “How I do love your law!” and that it made him wiser than his enemies.
2 Timothy 2:15 urges us to “handle the word of the truth aright.” What does that mean?
To use and apply the Scriptures carefully, correctly, and respectfully in all things.
Proverbs 4:18 compares spiritual understanding to what natural phenomenon?
The morning light that grows brighter and brighter until the full day.
What does Matthew 4:4 remind us about our need for spiritual food?
“Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.”
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 encouraged Israel to “inculcate” God’s words in their children. What lesson does that teach about reviewing or repeating spiritual truths?
Repetition helps truth sink deep into the heart and strengthens faith over time.