Why and how should I read the Bible
Jesus was tempted by the devil at the beginning of His public ministry. In His response to a mean trap, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3 saying Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. 人活着，不是单靠食物，更要靠 神口里所出的一切话。(Matthew 4:4) Jesus immediately stressed the importance, truth, and power of the Word of God, the Bible.
The Bible is the most popular, published, translated, read, powerful, and precious (Psalm 19:9b-10) book in the world.
Bringing revelation - God has spoken
the Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 authors over a period of 1500 years. All the content is inspired, God-breathed. Therefore, 2 Timothy 3:16 says
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 全部圣经都是 神所默示的，在教训、责备、矫正和公义的训练各方面，都是有益的
Also, 2 Timothy 3:15,17 states ..the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus… so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
The Bible has authority and provides wisdom, guidelines for living, and guidance for good decisions.
Question 1
Can you give examples of Bible verses that had much impact on your life decisions? Were these words coming from God?
Building relationship - God speaks
The Bible is like a love letter from God:
• To those exploring faith (Romans 10:17; John 20:31)
• To those who are Christians
- Become like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18)
- Joy and peace in the midst of a storm (Psalm 23:5)
- Guidance (Psalm 119:105)
- Health/healing (Proverbs 4:20–22)
- Defence against spiritual attack (Matthew 4:1–11)
- Power (Hebrews 4:12)
- Cleansing (John 15:3)
Question 2
Have you experienced God’s love for you when you read the Bible?
How do we hear God speaking through the Bible
• Make a plan
- Find a time
- Find a place (‘a solitary place’, Mark 1:35)
• Find a pattern
- Ask God to speak: read a short passage, make notes
- Use the Youversion app reading plans, for instance: ‘the Bible in One Year’
- Ask yourself: what does it say to me? what does it mean to me? how does it apply to me?
• Respond in prayer
• Put it into practice (Matthew 7:24)
Question 3
Do you want to invest in Bible reading? Have you ever used a daily Bible reading plan?
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Jesus was tempted by the devil at the beginning of His public ministry. In His response to a mean trap, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3 saying Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. 人活着，不是单靠食物，更要靠 神口里所出的一切话。(Matthew 4:4) Jesus immediately stressed the importance, truth, and power of the Word of God, the Bible.
The Bible is the most popular, published, translated, read, powerful, and precious (Psalm 19:9b-10) book in the world.
Bringing revelation - God has spoken
the Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 authors over a period of 1500 years. All the content is inspired, God-breathed. Therefore, 2 Timothy 3:16 says
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 全部圣经都是 神所默示的，在教训、责备、矫正和公义的训练各方面，都是有益的
Also, 2 Timothy 3:15,17 states ..the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus… so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
The Bible has authority and provides wisdom, guidelines for living, and guidance for good decisions.
Question 1
Can you give examples of Bible verses that had much impact on your life decisions? Were these words coming from God?
Building relationship - God speaks
The Bible is like a love letter from God:
• To those exploring faith (Romans 10:17; John 20:31)
• To those who are Christians
- Become like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18)
- Joy and peace in the midst of a storm (Psalm 23:5)
- Guidance (Psalm 119:105)
- Health/healing (Proverbs 4:20–22)
- Defence against spiritual attack (Matthew 4:1–11)
- Power (Hebrews 4:12)
- Cleansing (John 15:3)
Question 2
Have you experienced God’s love for you when you read the Bible?
How do we hear God speaking through the Bible
• Make a plan
- Find a time
- Find a place (‘a solitary place’, Mark 1:35)
• Find a pattern
- Ask God to speak: read a short passage, make notes
- Use the Youversion app reading plans, for instance: ‘the Bible in One Year’
- Ask yourself: what does it say to me? what does it mean to me? how does it apply to me?
• Respond in prayer
• Put it into practice (Matthew 7:24)
Question 3
Do you want to invest in Bible reading? Have you ever used a daily Bible reading plan?
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Close in prayer.
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