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