All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 [NIV]
On Monday we looked at the link between discipleship and learning. As disciples we must become more familiar with the Word of God in the Bible. It will help us to be “trained in righteousness” and protect us from wrong-thinking.
Do you have a regular habit of studying the Bible? For years I struggled with this and many bible study notes were bought and remained unused by my bedside. Some people use these Devotionals as the main source of Bible reading – this is great, and at least there will be some focus on the Bible 5 days per week. But I would encourage you to delve deeper too. For me, my renewed interest in the Bible was sparked by a Walk Through The Bible event – you can sign up for one here: http://www.bible.org.uk/adult_events_book_online.php
(the nearest venue is in Coventry in June 2015). Why not sign up for the event, or buy one of their guides?
Today it is so easy to access the Bible: on your phone, on Kindle or similar e-reader, on your computer. Make a habit of taking every opportunity this year to delve deeper into the Bible and explore it more thoroughly.
Lord, help me to have a hunger and thirst for your Word. I want to go deeper and learn more about you through making a habit of studying the Bible this year. Amen.
Dave MacLellan
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