QUESTION 6

AM I LEARNING AND OBEYING GOD'S WORD?
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2Timothy 3:16-17; cf. Psalm 1)
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CONVICTIONS

READ IT
  • Ponder Psalm 1, asking God to instill in you the traits of this kind of a person described here.

  • Ponder Proverbs 2, listing all the benefits of pursuing wisdom from God

  • 7 Reasons I Trust The Bible, Erwin Lutzer. Available HERE

  • The Purpose-Driven Life (p. 185-192)

MEMORIZE IT
  • Commit to memory 2Timothy 3:16-17, pondering the various ways that God uses the Bible to speak to us.

  • Ponder the following Scriptures and commit at least one to memory: (Psalm 1, Romans 15:4, 2Timothy 3:16-17)
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SKILLS

READ IT
  • Living by the Book, by Howard Hendricks

  • A Compact Guide to the Bible, by Karen Lee Thorpe, available through Redeemer’s Resource Library

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Using The Joy of Discovery, by Oletta Wald, available HERE, join or start a small group Bible study to learn and practice Bible study methods

WATCH IT
  • Learn about the Target of Convictions from this Insight! video. Available HERE
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HABITS

MEMORIZE IT
  • Read through the Bible in a year using the Chronological Bible. Available HERE

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Sign up and attend, faithfully, a Bible Study. Here are some:
    • Wiseguys (Men)
    • Beth Moore Bible Study (Women)
    • Thursday Morning Through the Scriptures (Men)
    • Precept study (Victoria Fuller)
      • See HERE for more info
  • Start using The Bible Project on your computer, tablet or phone. Watch the videos, download artwork and start a bible reading plan from this great ministry HERE.

DO IT
  • This week, treat your Bible like you treat your cell phone, taking it with you wherever you go, and referring to it repeatedly

  • Find a good Bible app for your cell phone or iPad, install it and use it!

TRY IT
  • Adopt a book of the Bible each month, reading it, learning it, memorizing and applying significant verses that speak to you
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DECISIONS

DO IT
  • Decide that from this day forward, as best as you know how, you will live your life in accordance with God’s Word.

TRY IT
  • Bring a problem or question that you have to God, and search God’s Word for insight and direction; don’t give up until you experience some clarity.

SHARE IT
  • Why not create your own iTunes list of the music that most encourages you read and obey God’s Word? Share it with others on the forum.

  • 1) Write in your journal what you’ve learned. 2) Talk over with a friend what has surprised, encouraged or challenged you. 

PRAY IT
  • Daily ask God to help you learn and obey the Scriptures.