What does the Bible say about bible study?
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The Bible teaches that believers should diligently receive, study, treasure, and obey God’s written Word, trusting the Holy Spirit to use it for faith and godly living. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 calls God’s people to keep his words in their hearts and teach them faithfully in daily life. Psalm 119 celebrates Scripture as a lamp for our path and a safeguard against sin. Second Timothy 3:16-17 declares that all Scripture is breathed out by God and equips his servants for every good work, while 2 Timothy 2:15 urges careful handling of the truth. God’s Word is living and effective, and it accomplishes his saving purposes, strengthening believers to confess Christ with humility and hope.
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- Deuteronomy 6:6-7 8 votes
These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 7 votes
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
- 1 Peter 3:15 6 votes
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
- Psalms 119:105 5 votes
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
- 2 Timothy 2:15 5 votes
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- Psalms 119:11 5 votes
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
- Isaiah 55:11 4 votes
so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do.
- 2 Timothy 3:16 3 votes
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
- Psalms 119:15 3 votes
I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.
- Hebrews 4:12 3 votes
For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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