How Can We Get the Most Out of Our Study?  

Bible study can be one of the most exciting activities anyone can be involved with. Enlightening and practical, the Bible has answers to life's most puzzling questions. It is the objective of this material to answer some of them by using God's Word. Like any study, however, it demands certain requirements in order for one to benefit from it.

A Biblical Example: The Bereans

1. Read Acts 17:10-12. With whom did the writer compare the Bereans? What was his conclusion?

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2. What two things made the Bereans better in character? (Answer by filling in the blanks.)

"They received the message with _______________ _____________and_____ _______________Scriptures to see if what Paul said was_________________."

3. How can we apply these principles in our Bible study? _________________________________________________________________

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Procedures in Bible Study

1. Be teachable. Be open to the truths of Scripture. Understand that it is God who speaks, and He is the Final Authority.

2. Be serious in your study. Don't merely accept teachings without checking the Bible first. Feel free to ask questions.

3. Be prompt. Come on time and finish on time.

4. Be active. Participate in the discussion and other group activities.

5. Be considerate. Understand that not all can learn at the same pace.

6. Be encouraging. Telephone or write to other members of the group between sessions.

7. Be faithful. Be prepared for every session by answering the questions in the lesson to be tackled.

8. Be prayerful. Dependence upon God in prayer is important in understanding His Word.

An Appetizer: What Does the Bible Teach About...

1. Scriptures?

Psalm 19:7,8,10 ___________________________________________________
       119:105    ___________________________________________________
       119:89      ___________________________________________________
       119:129    ___________________________________________________

2. God?

Isaiah 6:1-3      ___________________________________________________
Psalm 46:1        ___________________________________________________
        93:1        ___________________________________________________
        95:3        ___________________________________________________
      136:1        ___________________________________________________

3. Jesus Christ?

John 1:1-4       ____________________________________________________
     11:25,26    ____________________________________________________
     14:6          ____________________________________________________

4. How I should relate to God?

Psalm 138:1    ____________________________________________________
        107:1    ____________________________________________________
Mark 12:29,30 ____________________________________________________

5. How I should relate to others?

Mark 12:31     ____________________________________________________
Col 3:13,14    ____________________________________________________

Preparations for the Next Lesson

1. Read John 1 three times.
2. What are your first impressions about the chapter?
3. What lessons have you learned about God? Jesus Christ? relating to God?
4. According to John 20:30,31, what is the purpose of the book of John?
5. Answer Lesson 1: Who is Jesus Christ?