The Greatest Book
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The Bible
There isn’t a course you can take called God 101, where when you are done, you know everything there is to know about god. People have near had the opportunity to interview God to find out what he’s like. However, God has taken the initiative to reveal to us who He is and what He’s like. When we read the Bible, we are reading God’s letter to us about himself and what he expects of us.
In this study, we will answer the following questions about the Bible.
In this study, we will answer the following questions about the Bible.
Is the Bible True?
Is the Bible True?
Why should I read the Bible?
Why should I read the Bible?
How should I read the Bible?
How should I read the Bible?
Let’s get Started
Take a minute and see what you understand the Bible to be. Check any boxes that indicate how you believe the Bible came into being.
Take a minute and see what you understand the Bible to be. Check any boxes that indicate how you believe the Bible came into being.
Good men wrote what seemed right to them.
Religious teachers wrote what they thought was true.
Men wrote what they thought God wanted.
God used people to write down His thoughts, using their words.It's a collection of stories passed down.
It’s always been around.
Men wrote down their thoughts and said the thoughts came from God.
You will hear different phrases that refer to the Bible. Check the ones you have heard.
You will hear different phrases that refer to the Bible. Check the ones you have heard.
Scripture
Word of God
Good News
The Book
Old and New Testaments
The Gospel
Is the Bible True
Is the Bible True
Circle the number that best indicates how you feel about the Bible.
Circle the number that best indicates how you feel about the Bible.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
It’s totally true It’s partly true
It’s totally true It’s partly true
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
It’s Trustworthy It’s a myth
It’s Trustworthy It’s a myth
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
It’s relevant It’s out of date
It’s relevant It’s out of date
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
It requires me to obey what is says It gives advice from which I can pick and choose
It requires me to obey what is says It gives advice from which I can pick and choose
Turn in your bibles to 2 Timothy 3:16. According to this verse, where did the Bible Come from?
Turn in your bibles to 2 Timothy 3:16. According to this verse, where did the Bible Come from?
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
The translation of 2 Timothy 3:16 says the Bible is “God Breathed.” Although the exact mention is unknown, the entire Bible is God’s thoughts given to us through people. The bible claims to be inspired. Notice carefully that it doesn’t say the Bible is inspiring. Inspired (literally meaning God Breathed) means that God spoke through the writers of the Bible to communicate absolute truth to us. This truth includes things about himself, people, and life (both present and eternal life).
We don’t know exactly what method God used to inspire men to write his Word, but we know He didn’t use hypnotism or trances. You can be certain that because God inspired the Bible, it is the primary source that can accurately help you to get to know Him better. Other books may be helpful, but if they conflict with the Bible, at any point, it is the Bible that must be trusted as the final authority.
Read 2 Peter 1:20-21 and give two facts that you can learn where it’s at.
20 Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, 21 or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Check the Box that indicates what was special about these people.
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Check the Box that indicates what was special about these people.
13 Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.
They loved each other.
They believed Paul’s teachings were from God.
They gave money.
They did their own thing.
Because the Bible came from God, it’s true. And because it’s true, it’s trustworthy. God back to question #3 and answer the questions again, placing a triangle around what you now believe to be true.
Why Should We Read The Bible
Why Should We Read The Bible
Following is a list of several subjects covers in the Bible. If the subject is something people deals with today, mark it with an “R” for Relevant. If it is outdated, mark it “I” for irrelevant.
Following is a list of several subjects covers in the Bible. If the subject is something people deals with today, mark it with an “R” for Relevant. If it is outdated, mark it “I” for irrelevant.
Marriage
Marriage
Lying
Lying
How to forgive others
How to forgive others
How to deal with guilt
How to deal with guilt
How to get to know God friendship
How to get to know God friendship
Addictions
Addictions
How to handle stress
How to handle stress
Money management.
Money management.
Cheating
Cheating
Family relationships
Family relationships
Purity
Purity
Sex outside marriage
Sex outside marriage
Dating
Dating
How to love others
How to love others
Happiness
Happiness
Education
Education
Time management
Time management
It may surprise you that God deals with each of these issues in His Word. The more you read the Bible, the more answers you will find to issues which you are struggling.
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 again. List 5 benefits of reading the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:16–17
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
According to Romans 15:4, why was the Bible written?
According to Romans 15:4, why was the Bible written?
4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
When you shop for certain foods, you have to be careful to check the check expiration date. But you can be assured that you won’t find such a date in your Bible.
2 What does 1 Peter 1:24-25 say about the Word of God?
2 What does 1 Peter 1:24-25 say about the Word of God?
24 As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. 25 But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.
How Should I study the Bible?
How Should I study the Bible?
Do you realize there are 144 ten minute segments in each day of your life? How about giving one of those days to read the Bible? These 10 minute portions can be useful…
What do you think the best time for you to do this?
What do you think the best time for you to do this?
At work
After bed
Early morning
After dinner
After schools
Where do you think the best place for you to do this?
Where do you think the best place for you to do this?
It is helpful to read through it one book at a time instead of skipping around the Bible. The three books that are the easiest are John, James, and 1 John. Read one paragraph per day from one of these books.
Read James 1:22-24 and answer these two questions.
Read James 1:22-24 and answer these two questions.
22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.
What does the passage teach me?
What does this passage ask me to believer or do?
Conclusion
You can use the First 15
You can use the First 15
5 Minutes in Worship
5 Minutes in Worship
5 Minutes in Prayer
5 Minutes in Prayer
5 Minutes in Word
5 Minutes in Word
You can use Take 10
You can use Take 10
Focus on God. Spend one minute per day asking God to guide you as you read.
Focus on God. Spend one minute per day asking God to guide you as you read.
Find God’s truth - Spend 7 minutes reading the verses you would have chosen today.
Find God’s truth - Spend 7 minutes reading the verses you would have chosen today.
Follow through on what God wants you to do. Spend the final tow minutes asking God to help us
Follow through on what God wants you to do. Spend the final tow minutes asking God to help us
