Elemental - Study
Don’t just be a student of the Word; become an apprentice to the author.
Our church’s mission is to help people write the next chapter of their faith story by fostering environments where they can seek study and serve God. Which of these three comes more naturally to you? Which do you struggle with?
Read: 2 Timothy 2:2
Who taught you about Jesus?
Who are the “reliable people” you are teaching?
What obstacles or challenges do you face in doing that?
Read: 2 Timothy 3:16
If “all scripture is inspired by God” it affects how we approach scripture. What are some of those implications?
What does the way we read our Bible (or don’t read it) say about what we actually believe concerning Paul’s claim of 2 Timothy 3:16?
Frank said, “When it comes to reading your Bible, if you don’t read it, you’re no better off than the person who can’t read it.” Christians often struggle to develop consistent habits of Bible reading. Why?
Read: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
As we read scripture it prepares us for service. What is an example of a way scripture reading has prepared you for doing good works?
How can you go beyond being a student of the Word to becoming an apprentice of the Author?
Prayer: Pray Psalm 119:1-5-106. Ask God to help you to go beyond merely reading God’s Word to applying it.