How To Study God's Word
Importance of Meditating in God's Word.
The Word of God is important for the regenerated man! It is his food and his medicine. It is powerful to transform a person, a nation and to move mountains.
There are many who don’t know how to study the Word of God. They do not know where to begin.
There are many who read God’s Word as though it is only literature. The Word of God is more than just a literary work. God’s Word is powerful when it is mixed with faith! We must learn how to meditate in God’s Word and to allow the Holy Spirit to teach us and reveal hidden truths. As you go through this study may the eyes of your understanding be enlightened!
The Word of God is Key
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Discussion Questions.
Please explain in your own words what is meant by “the Word of God is inspired?”
The Word of God is Key
“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.” Proverbs 4:20-22 (KJV)
The Word of God is Key
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” Joshua 1:8
Discussion Questions.
According to the two passages above, what are we to do with the scriptures?
What are some benefits of spending time in God’s Word to the believer?
Highlight some ways that engaging with the Word of God has blessed you personally?
Key Points
The Word of God is inspired
The Word of God is profitable for doctrine
The Word of God instructs in righteousness
Pay close attention to God’s Word
Keep God’s Word before your eyes
Commit God’s Word to memory
God’s Word is life and health
Confess the Word of God continuously
Meditate in it day and night
Be a doer of the Word
This is the key to prosperity and being successful