Discipleship 101 Word of God – The Holy Bible
Goal: Disciples must be students of the WORD. We are arranging the reasons, and the “how to” of Bible study.
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What is the Holy Bible?
The Bible unlike all the written material in the world is unique. It is the very WORD of God. It moreover is the person of Jesus Christ. We are commanded to be disciples of the WORD, and followers of the WORD. So, Let’s look at the scriptures.
The Bible is the actual manual for all disciples!
“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. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/2ti.3.16-17.nlt
The Testimony of Peter is that we have seen, believed, and lived: we know
“For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes when he received honor and glory from God the Father. The voice from the majestic glory of God said to him, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” We ourselves heard that voice from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.”
2 Peter 1:16-18 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/2pe.1.16-18.nlt
“Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts. Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.”
2 Peter 1:19-21 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/2pe.1.19-21.nlt
The Apostle John says:
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.”
John 1:1, 3-4 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/jhn.1.1,3-4.nlt
“So, the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”
John 1:14 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/jhn.1.14.nlt
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Disciples must be people of the WORD – there are three voices that speaks to us about God: Creation, Conscience, The Holy Bible.
“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/2ti.2.15.nlt
“In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.”
2 Peter 1:5-7 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/2pe.1.5-7.nlt
The Affects/Effects of God’s WORD is:
“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.”
Romans 10:17 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/rom.10.17.nlt
“The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.”
John 6:63 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/jhn.6.63.nlt
“The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.”
Psalms 19:8 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/psa.19.8.nlt
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
Psalms 119:105 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/psa.119.105.nlt
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
Psalms 119:11 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/psa.119.11.nlt
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How to study the Bible — Putting your plan together
Now that you have an understanding of the Lord’s expectation and command, we want to help you in your study of God’s WORD.
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Set up a time — set an appointment that is “hard” on your calendar for study each day.
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Choose your material for study.
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Bible version
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Bible commentaries
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Bible application material
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Method: Reading, Memorization, understanding material
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3”x”5 index cards. — journal notebook
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The index card is for memorization — write it down
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The journal gives more room for comments and notes
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Do it — study
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We are available to help you choose all this material and more
LOVE YOU BIG!