2 TIMOTHY 1<\/b><\/p>\n
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus<\/i><\/p>\n
(2 Tim. 1:13).<\/i><\/p>\n
One of our goals in producing daily Bible studies in Tabletalk<\/i> is to help you, our reader, know the Scriptures more fully and apply their truths to every day life. Yet a stumbling block can hinder your attaining this goal. If people are not convinced of the necessity of studying Scripture, they are not going to take the time or effort to use studies such as these to profitable ends.<\/p>\n
Why is it so necessary to study Scripture\u2014not just a quick skim, but a diligent probing into the revelation of God? To answer this we must first remove some excuses people make to neglect study. First, they say it is too difficult to understand. This is an abominable excuse for any normal adult who knows how to read. The main truths of Scripture are as easy, if not easier, to read than the newspaper. Throughout 1995, we will be studying the wisdom literature of Scripture\u2014a cursory glance at Proverbs reveals the easy-to-read nature of Solomon\u2019s practical teaching.<\/p>\n
Others complain that the Bible is boring. But how can this be? Some of the greatest stories ever told spring from the pages of Scriptures. The Bible covers a wide range of human emotions and experiences. Does a woman refuse to read the love letters of her suitor because she finds them boring? If she is really in love, she will covet every word he writes. The true Christian will not only find the words of Christ interesting, but irresistible.<\/p>\n
We study the Bible not only because it brings us closer to the One we love, not only because it instructs us in wisdom and morality, but because God has commanded us to study it. Deuteronomy 6 tells us to fix God\u2019s words on our hearts and to teach them diligently to our children. Second Timothy 3:14\u201317 informs us that the Scriptures are able to give wisdom that leads to salvation, and that they are profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training that we might be equipped to do good works. Only through the Scriptures can you find salvation. Only in them can you find the wisdom that leads to life. Only through God\u2019s Word can you bring practical application of godliness into focus. Keeping these reasons for studying Scripture in mind, let us begin our exploration into the riches of revelation to the glory and praise of God.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Genesis 1\u20134<\/p>\n
Matthew 1\u20132<\/p>\n
Take some time today to plot out Bible study times for the rest of the week. If morning is best, commit to that time. If not, select some time each day for Bible study and stick to it. Do this every week. Select times that are most unlikely to be interrupted. Treat this time as you would any important appointment. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n
For further study: Deut. 6; 11 \u2022 Acts 17:10\u201315 \u2022 Rom. 15:1\u20136 \u2022 Phil. 1:9\u201311<\/i><\/p>\n
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