Do You Know?

Do you know. . .

• the books of the Old and New Testaments by heart?
• what one must do to be saved, along with the scriptures to support it?
• the structure of the church?
• how God wants us to worship Him?
• the meaning of the parables?

We should want to study the Bible because. . .

• it is the Word of God
• it is the only way to salvation
• it is the only way to prove all things
• it is the only way to be approved by God
• it is the only way to detect error
• it is the only way to know what to teach others
• it is the best way to gain spiritual knowledge
• it is the best way to grow spiritually

Studying takes time and dedication to learn what God has told us and persistence to apply it to our lives. The list above is based on the book How to Study the Bible by Kevin W. Rhodes.

The attitude in which we study is also important.

“As the Deer Panteth for the Water” by Martin Nystrom

As the deer panteth for the water,
So my soul longeth after thee:
You alone are my heart’s desire,
And I long to worship thee.

You’re my friend and You are my brother
Even though You are a King.
I love You more than any other,
So much more than anything.

I want You more than gold or silver,
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye.

You alone are my strength, my shield,
To you alone may my spirit yield;
You alone are my heart’s desire,
And I long to worship thee.

This is my favorite song, and I think that it gives the attitude that we should have in our lives about God and studying His word.

Let’s make the decision to spend time studying His word each day, starting right now. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15).

By Megan Skinner