Class 201 - Session 2
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Session TwoThe Habit of Experiencing
God Through His Word
Understanding The Bible
God’s Word is His special revelation to us.
God’s Word is our moral compass to guide and protect us.
Why Study God’s Word?
It’s how we get to know God.
It’s essential for spiritual growth.
It equips us for life.
It prepares us for ministry.
Quick Facts About The Bible
Has 66 individual books, but really one Book.
Written by more than 30 people inspired by God.
Quick Facts About The Bible
Authors were...- A tax collector- A herdsman- A doctor- Fishermen- A philosopher
- A preacher- Prophets- A statesman- A king- A Rabbi
Quick Facts About The Bible
It was written over a period of 1,500 years.
It has a single subject: Jesus Christ is the Answer to all human need.
Overview Of The Old Testament
LawPentateuch
HistoryHistoricalBooks
PoetryWisdomLiterature
ProphecyMajor/Minor Prophets
GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomy
JoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEsther
JobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of Songs
Major ProphetsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDaniel
Minor ProphetsHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachi
Overview Of The New Testament
Gospels History LettersOther Letters
Prophecy
MatthewMarkLukeJohn
Acts Romans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemon
Hebrews author uncertain
James1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 John Jude
Revelation
Six Ways To Experience God Through His Word
Plant God’s Word in your heart and apply it. Hear (listen)
Examine (read)Analyze (study)Remember (memorize)Think (meditate)
HEARTApply (respond)
Experience God Through His Word
How to hear God’s Word: Listen
How to examine God’s Word: Read
How often should we read? Daily
How To Get The Most OutOf Reading God’s Word
Take the time.
Find a Bible you like.
Have a plan.
Have a notebook handy in which you write down thoughts.
How To Have A Devotional Time With God
1) Determine to grow in God.
2) Establish a definite time.
3) Choose a quiet place.
4) Maintain an unhurried pace.
How To Have A Devotional Time With God
5) Establish a goal to seek.
6) Have a plan to follow.
7) Keep a journal to remember.
How To Have A Devotional Time With God
Sample Journal Entry