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Bible Study

This archive contains all of the posts in A Clay Jar that touch on Bible Study. Some are more relevant than others. But all of these articles deal with this subject.

 

Warning about false teachers

Warning about False Teachers – Acts 20:31

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Immerse yourself in the Scripture. Read and meditate on it daily. And heed the warning to guard against teaching contrary to the Scripture.

Finding the book of the law

Finding the Book of the Law – 2 Chronicles 34:14

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Don't let your Bible sit on a shelf and get lost. Take the time to read it on a daily basis, and hear what God has to say to you through it.

Discerning Teaching from God

Discerning Teaching from God – John 7:17

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If teaching glorifies God, aligns with Jesus and his apostles, and guides us in doing God's will, then we can have confidence it is from God.

Stimulated to Wholesome Thinking

Stimulated to Wholesome Thinking – 2 Peter 3:1-2

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As you spend time in God's word, your mind will be transformed, resulting in wholesome thinking, which will result in wholesome actions.

Investment in the Scripture Will Be Rewarded

Investment in the Scripture Will Be Rewarded – Hebrews 13:22

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The more effort you invest in the Scripture, seeking understanding and obeying its instruction, the greater the reward.

Weigh Carefully What is Said

Weigh Carefully What Is Said – 1 Corinthians 14:29

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Don't be a passive listener of preaching or teaching. Weigh carefully what is said. If it corresponds to the Scripture, take it to heart.

How well do you use God's word?

How Well Do You Use God’s Word? – Jeremiah 8:8

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How well do you use God's word? Does it sit on a shelf collecting dust? Or do you invest the time with it to learn God's wisdom?

All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge

All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge – Colossians 2:2-3

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In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Our goal as teachers and students of the word should be to find that treasure.

The source of eternal life

The Source of Eternal Life – John 5:39-40

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It is important to spend time in the Bible. But salvation is not found in the Bible or a good life. The only source of eternal life is Jesus.

Consider carefully how you listen to Jesus' words

Consider Carefully How You Listen – Luke 8:18

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What do you do with Jesus' words? Do you consider carefully how you listen? Paying close attention and putting his words into practice?

Do you still not understand?

Do You Still Not Understand? – Mark 8:21

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How often do we fail to understand what God is saying to us in his word? We should always seek the help of the Holy Spirit to guide us in it.

Responding to the Scripture

Responding to the Scripture – Nehemiah 8:9

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How do you respond to the Scripture when you read it or hear it read? We should respond with commitment and rejoicing to what it says.

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