Connection to Scripture (BEP 2)

Bible Engagement

Today we will study Bible Engagement

++What do we mean by Bible Engagement?

++What does it accomplish?

++How do I do it?

++Nuts and Bolts

Bible engagement position the scripture

The Bible is important

The Bible is to be Studied

The Bible is the Word of God

2 Timothy 2:15 KJV 1900

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Study is a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation.

The purpose of study

++Acquire information

++Increase knowledge

Proverbs 1:5 KJV 1900

5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Proverbs 1:5 NLT

5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance

The purpose of study

Acquire information

Increase knowledge

++Greater understanding

Proverbs 4:7 KJV 1900

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.

How do we study

++Read the text

++Asked Questions of the text

++Research the text

++Record finding of the text

Luke 2:46–47 KJV 1900

46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

The study of the Word of God

++Brings revelation

Psalm 119:130 KJV 1900

130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

The study of the Word of God

Brings revelation

++Provides guidance

Psalm 119:105 KJV 1900

105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

The study of the Word of God

Brings revelation

Provides guidance

++Brings protection

Psalm 119:11 KJV 1900

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee.

The study of the Word of God

Brings revelation

Provides guidance

Brings protection

++Is the foundation of faith

Romans 10:17 KJV 1900

17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

How do we use Bible Engagement Project.

++Download the App

++Select course of study

++Set a time for reading

++Read the text

++Answer questions and write notes

Other tools

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