Bible Study - Introduction

This is a Bible... Ok, just kidding. Here is what we covered in the introduction to Bible Study.

Why People Don't Study The Bible

"I need something that works."
"I don't know how to study."
"I'm just a layman."
"I just don't have the time."
"I have my doubts about the Bible."
"I can't seemto make it interesting."

Question: What is your excuse?

Why Study the Bible

• To grow
• For Spiritual maturity
• For Spiritual effectiveness

How This Book Can Help

What to expect:

Proven success

• Proven success
• Self confidence in your ability
• Joy of personal discovery
• Deepen your relationship with God

Cost - Ok, so what does this cost me?

• Effort - It's going to take work to do this
• Openness to God
• Openness to change
• Getting started - This is usually the hardest part.

Overview of the Process

The process is...

• Observation - Great observation leads to good...
• Interpretation - Interpretation leads to...
• Application

We were then given an assignment for next class to observe Acts 1:8 and write down as many questions as we can about it.