The Importance of God's Word
Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Introduction Let's start our study by reviewing what we've already learned about the Bible (from Lesson #1):

What are the four basic divisions of the Old Testament?

What is the central theme of the Old Testament?

What are teh four divisions of the New Testament

What is the central theme of the New Testament

What does Isaih 40:8 indicate about God's Word?

What does Isaih 55:11 indicate about God's Word?

In Psalm 1, what is the difference between the one who is stable and bears fruit, and the one who is unstable and blown around by the wind?

Some Observations of 2 Timothy 3:10-15
1. Summarize Paul's comments re: Timothy in v. 10-11:
2. What instruction does He give Timothy? (v. 14)
3. According to v. 15, what can be obtained from the scriptures?
4. What is the prerequisite to the scripture having this effect?
Some Observations of 2 Timothy 3:16-17
1. What does it mean that all Scripture is "inspired" or "god-breathed"? (greek: theopneustos)
2. List the four distinct functions of the Scripture found in v. 16 and their significance:
3. What is the result of a person having relationship with God's Word? (v. 17)
4. What will this person be prepared for? (v. 17)
Personal Application
1. Knowing God's Word is great but only part of the equation. Complete the following:
  1. Knowing the Bible + not really following it = _____________________
  2. Knowing the Bible + following it = ______________________
2. On a scale of 1 - 10, where would you rate your knowledge of the scriptures?
  What can you do to move it closer to a "10"?
3. On a scale of 1 - 10, where would you rate your consistency in obeying the Word?
  What can you do to move it closer to a "10"?
4. Some Suggestions:
  1. Start reading 15 minutes per day. Read in one of the four gospels, Acts, Romans to start.
  2. The 4 finger hold on God's Word:
    1. R (for READ)
    2. M (for MEMORIZE)
    3. M (for MEDITATE)
    4. ) (for OBEY)
  3. Partner with another who can honestly provide mutual accountability, then ask, "What has God showed you in His Word today?

Topic 10: The Church Acting Like The Biblical Church

Topic 9: The Importance of God's Word (the Bible)

The Importance of God's Word Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

The Importance of God's Word
Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17