July 20 | Disciples Study The Word of God

Series | The Life of Discipleship

Scripture | 2 Timothy 2:15 (AMP), “Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.”

Lesson 20 | Disciples Study The Word of God

For the disciple the Word of God is the winning playbook for the game of life.  The Bible is the marching orders for followers of Christ to win their spiritual battles.  I even personally like the acronym for B.I.B.L.E- it is the, “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.” 

All the great leaders of the past have loved the Word of God.  As a matter of fact David wrote the longest chapter in Psalms just about the Word of God- Psalm 119!  David said in Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”  He also wrote in Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  And in Psalm 119:16 he joyfully declared, “I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” 

Paul in the above passage was commanding his beloved spiritual son Timothy to study the Word of Truth with his best efforts so he can be an approved worker for God that is without shame and properly handles the Bible.  Do you want to be like Timothy?   

Do you want to be a good worker for Jesus?  Do want to know how to correctly handle the Word of Truth?  Do you desire to understand God’s will upon the earth?  And lastly, do you want to avoid shame and embarrassment in regards to your knowledge of the Bible? 

If you answered positively to all the questions, the plan moving forward is simple- “Study the Word of God!”  You can study the Bible by, (a) reading it everyday, (b) following along with good commentaries and dictionaries, & (c) taking Bible classes when offered in the church to learn from experienced leaders.    

Reflection | How well from a scale of 1-10 do you think you understand the Word of God?

Action | (1) Repent if you have not taken studying God’s Word serious. (2) Make plans to read the Bible consistently everyday. (3) Lastly, look into buying good study materials like study Bibles, commentaries, and Bible dictionaries.

One Year Reading Plan (Optional) | 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17, Romans 6:1-23, Psalm 16:1-11, & Proverbs 19:20-21. Click here to read online.