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
[6] These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; [7] 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
[16] Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
- 1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and 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
Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path.
- 2 Timothy 2:15
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
I have hidden your word in my heart, That I might not sin against you.
- Isaiah 55:11
so shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- Psalms 119:15
I will meditate on your precepts, And consider your ways.
- Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and 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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