General
Since there is no substitute for the Bible, in the life of every christian there must be: ______________. It is ___________.
daily nourishing in the Word of God.
........critical.
we study Scripture because it is _________.
sufficient
Bonus Question: How many books are in the Bible?
How many in the OT?
How many in the NT?
66
39
27
What will likely happen to unbelievers and atheists when they decide to examine the Bible?
they will believe
Besides being diligent in learning God's Word, what else should we do in order to understand it?
ask God for understanding
Some people read all kinds of books about the Bible, but they don't study the Bible. What the primary thing to do is?
to study the Word of God
teaching
reproof
correction
training in righteousness
What are four ways to meditate on the Scriptures?
hear the word preached
read the Bible
Pray about what you are studying
reflect on the verses you have memorized
In Proverbs 2:4 we find the recipe on how to search for wisdom or understanding: _________ & _________.
like silver & hidden treasure
How did God command Israel to remember His Word?
lay them in their hearts, tie them to their hands, between their eyes, teach it to their children, talk about it during dinner, on walks, bedtime, first thing in the morning.
List the five reasons for knowing God's work:
to present yourself to God as one approved
to grow up into salvation
to not sin against God
to fear God
to light our path and way
Who did Jesus say would be blessed?
Those who hear the Word and keep it
How does meditation can assist you according to Joshua 1:8?
so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
noble-minded
When the devil tries to confuse you about your life, how can you apply Jesus' example? Examples: Psalm 139:14, Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 49:1b, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 14:33
by memorizing the Bible verses that say who God says I am and citing them back to the devil.
What are the five ways to make the Bible yours?
Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, Meditate
In proclaiming the Word, what should pastors and teachers do?
help people understand it
To what did Paul ask Timothy to give his attention?
1 timothy 4:13
to reading the Bible to the public, to exhort them and teach them.
According to Acts 17:11, what two traits did the Bereans demonstrate as they received the Word of God?
they were eager and they examined it
How can God's Word affect our speech and actions?
it produces in us good, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
It should be very obvious to every christian that the Bible is the revelation of _______. It is the only _________ we have for life, the only __________ we have for behavior, the only _______. When the Bible speaks, that is the ___________.
God
rule
standard
authority
voice of God
Faith comes from _____ and _____________.
Romans ___:____.
hearing, hearing by the wors of Christ.
10:17
Blessed is he who ______ and those who _____ the words of the _______, and heed the things which are written in it, for the time is _______. Revelation ___:___
reads
hear
prophecy
near
1:3
Bible study is more than just reading the Bible; it involves _________, _________, and _________.
Reading gives you the overall picture, but study helps you _______, ________, and _______ what you read to your _____.
careful observation, interpretation, application.
think, learn, apply, life.
When confronting Satan, what did Jesus (while being 100% human) do to overcome his temptations?
He cited God's word.