Benefits of a regular, study

You are invited to share in all the benefits of a regular, study of God's Word. The Word of God can benefit us in more ways than we can possibly imagine. “The Word of God is alive and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12). What’s so great about the Bible is it’s not just some ordinary book, but the living Word — inspired by God almighty. It is literally “God breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). It will do for you what no other book or anything else can.You can make the commitment to Christ to engage the Bible on a regular basis. 

We must read the Bible. “Blessed is he that reads” (Revelations 1:3). 

We must listen to the Word being taught and preached. Luke 11:28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

We must be doers of the Word. “Blessed is he that reads and they that hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are written therein, for the time is at hand” (Revelation 1:3). In order to have the Word of God be of full benefit in our lives we have to put it into practice. 

We must meditate on the Word. We are to make the Word of God our meditation day and night (Psalms 1:2-3 and Joshua 1:8). The only meditation we are encouraged to do is on God and His Word. 

We must memorize the Word.  “Thy word have I hid in mine heart” (Psalms 119:11); “I have written unto you young men because you are strong and the Word of God abides in you” (1 John 2:14); “If you abide in me and my words abide in you” (John 15:7). 

We must use the Word. The bible likens itself to a sword (Hebrews 4:12 and Ephesians 6:17). It is part of the armor of God.

1)Make God's Word a regular part of your day. Partner up with a fellow brother in the faith via calls, texts 

   or emails. This is a simple, a great way to help you stay engaged in the Bible each day. 

Readings for the Week of Pentecost 15

M       Mark 1:40-45

          Isaiah 40:25-31

T        1 Timothy 1:12-17

          1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

W       2 Corinthians 9:10-15

          1 Chronicles 17:16-27

TH      1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

          2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

F        Philippians 1:12-18

          Mark 14:3-9

S        Philippians 1:19-26

          Revelation 4:1-11