September 25, 2022
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews 4:12. (NLT)
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalms 119:105 (NLT)
“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)
How diligent are you in the study of the Word of God? What method of Bible Study are you involved in to get to know God better and make Him more fully known? Many people today do not look to the Word of God as their source of final Truth in which they anchor their life. Many question the authenticity and authority of the Scriptures! It is only through the Word of God the Bible that He lovingly and powerfully reveals Himself and His truth to the people He created.
Those involved in a systemic study of God’s Word know and understand that it is exhaustive and is a lifelong passion for knowing HIM fully! In the journey of walking with God through His Word, we will grow to know Him better, trust, obey, reverence, and fellowship with Him. Growing through the reading and studying of God’s Word will help you see and love those around you in His way.
It will be a vehicle for you to uncover your true identity and divine purpose.
The amazingly wonderful thing about applying God’s Word by faith, you reveal the person God created you to become.
One of the venues of personal and community Bible Study I am involved in is BSF (Bible
Study Fellowship) an international, non-denominational structured, and transformational Bible Study. This 2022-2023 study is the “People of the Promise: Divided Kingdom” with 30 lessons revealing His Eternal Word through History. The Word of God is alive and powerful! It speaks with power and transforms lives. It helps us to know how to walk with God in this journey called life! From Genesis to Revelation the reliability of Scripture rests on the perfect character and integrity of God Himself!
The Word Bible
God’s Creation! Satan’s Deception. Adam’s Consumption.
Noah’s Boat. Abraham’s Faith. Joseph’s Dreams.
Pharaoh’s Oppression. Moses’ Escape. Doubters’ Wandering.
Joshua’s Conquests. Judges’ Strength. David’s Slingshot.
Solomon’s Wisdom. Prophets’ Proclamations. Israel’s Scattering.
Mary’s Delivery! Jesus’ Miracles.
Rabbi’s Lessons. Lamb’s Death. Resurrection!
Spirit’s Arrival. Disciples’ Testimony. Paul’s Letters.
Churches’ Multiplication.
One of the things I love about BSF is how the lesson questions are designed and structured. The questions are developed to discover truths and meaning in God’s Word. They are designed to find this truth by exploring any passage. I would like to share from our introduction the foundational questions to keep in mind for Bible study in BSF!
♥ Is there a command, universal truth, or promise from God?
♥ Is there a warning to heed or an example to follow or avoid?
♥ Is there evidence of God’s character (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit)?
♥ Is there a prayer I can make my own or use for others or our world?
♥ Is there a pattern of disobedience or virtue shown by the characters?
♥ Is there personal application instead of thinking of how others in my life should apply it?
♥ Is there truth here I have not yet lived by?
♥ Is there a doubt, fear, or unconfessed sin I have not realized?
♥ Is there an encouragement for me to keep on persevering or waiting?
The Heartbeat of a Regenerated Heart by the Holy Spirit Recognizes The Power, Authority, and Value of God’s Word!
RX: A DILIGENT 
HEART As Believers in Christ, we are made alive spiritually and eternally because we have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Apostle Peter reminds us of just who we are. 1 Peter 1:23-25, “Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” (ESV). We need the preaching and teaching of the Word of God above all else!
FATHER GOD: Thank You for Your Son Jesus who died for our sins making it possible for us to know You as Personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for speaking to us through Your eternal and transforming Word, in the Precious, Powerful and Preeminent Name of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, Amen.
What type or venue of Bible study are you involved in? Please Share!