1. Fundamentals of the faith
Week #2 – How to know the Bible

2. How to know the Bible Objectives
5 Reasons for knowing God’s Word
(Growth, Defeating Sin, Service, Blessing, Helping others)
5 Ways for knowing God’s Word
(Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, Meditate)
How can we STUDY the Bible instead of just READING it?
-Practical Bible Study (S.P.E.C.S.)(pg )

3. Scripture
2 Timothy 2:15
Romans 10:17
Revelation 1:3

4. Why Should we seek to know the biblE (pg.16)
Approval By God - 2 Timothy 2:15
Growing in Salvation (Sanctification) - 1 Peter 2:2
Avoid Sinning Against God - Psalm 119:11
Reverent Fear for God - Psalm 119:38
Guidance - Psalm 119:105

5. How to know the bible 1st.) HEARING (pg.16)
PREACHING
TEACHING
SUNDAY SCHOOL / SMALL GROUP
RADIO
Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

6. How to know the bible 2ND.) READING (pg.16)
SCHEDULE
BIBLE VS. DEVOTIONAL (BIBLE + DEVOTINAL)
CONTIUATION vs. HOP SCOTCH
1 Timothy 4:  Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. .

7. How to know the bible 3rd.) STUDY (pg.17)
EACH PASSAGE HAS AT LEAST ONE:
S.P.E.C.S (pg.21)
Sin to Forsake
Promise to Claim
Example to Follow
Command to Obey
Stumbling Block to Avoid .
Proverbs 2:4-5 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. Example on pg. 22 & 23

8. How to know the bible 4th.) MEMORIZING (pg.17)
1-2 Verses per week
Purpose in Mind (Sharing Gospel, Facing difficulty, Beating Temptation)
Christ display its benefits (Temptation of Satan)
Less difficult for Children, Impactful for all

9. How to know the bible 5th.) Meditating (pg.18)
Emptying vs. Filling Our Minds
Chewing/Digesting Word
Psalm 1:  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

10. How can we STUDY the Bible instead of just READING it? (pg. 18-21)
Pre-Reading:
1.) Confess Our Sins in Prayer (1 Peter 2:1-2)
2.) Prayer for Wisdom & Understanding (Colossians 1:9-10)
During Reading:
1.) Observe (Key Words, Commands, Repeated Words, Questions)
Post-Reading:
1.) Interpretation from Observation (What/Why) (Commentary Notes)
2.) Application (1-2 Take away points) (Personal Notes)

11. Practical Bible Study OBSERVATION (pg. 22)
Matthew 6:  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Observations
Questions
Interpretations
1.Verse begins with “but”
1. Why?
1. Its Linked to Matt. 6:31-32
2. Commands to “seek first”
2. “Seek first” What?
”Kingdom & Righteousness”
3. The words “Kingdom” & “Righteousness”
3. Whose “Kingdom” & “Righteousness”?
3. Its Linked to Matt. 6:32
“Father”... Heavenly Father’s “Kingdom” & “Righteousness” 4. 5.

12. Practical Bible Study OBSERVATION (pg. 22)
Matthew 6:  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Observations
Questions
Interpretations
1.Verse begins with “but”
1. Why?
1. Its Linked to Matt. 6:31-32
2. Commands to “seek first”
2. “Seek first” What?
”Kingdom & Righteousness”
3. The words “Kingdom” & “Righteousness”
3. Whose “Kingdom” & “Righteousness”?
3. Its Linked to Matt. 6:32
“Father”... Heavenly Father’s “Kingdom” & “Righteousness”
4. The Phrase “All these things”
4. What “things”
4. Linked to v “Eat, Drink, Clothed”
5. The Phrase “added unto you”
5. “You” Who?
5. Sermon on the Mount attendees (Matt. 5:1-2)

13. Practical Bible Study Application (pg.23)
Observation
APPLICATION
Matthew 6:  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Observation
Questions
Interpretation
4. The Phrase “All these things”
4. What “things”
4. Linked to v “Eat, Drink, Clothed”
5. The Phrase “added unto you”
5. “You” Who?
5. Sermon on the Mount attendees (Matt. 5:1-2)
S.P.E.C.S
Sin to Forsake
Promise to Claim
Example to Follow
Command to Obey
Stumbling Block to Avoid

14. Practical Bible Study Application (pg.21)
Matthew 6:  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
S.P.E.C.S
Sin to Forsake
Promise to Claim   “and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Example to Follow
Command to Obey “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;”
Stumbling Block to Avoid

15. How to Know the Bible SUMMARY
Pre-Reading: Prayed (Confessed Sin & asked for Wisdom & Understanding)
During Reading: Observation (Key Words, Commands, Repeated Words, Questions)
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. “
Post-Reading: Application (S.P.E.C.S)
-Command to Obey: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;”
-Promise to Claim  : “and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Understanding : When we put the Lord First in our lives (Matt. 6:33), we don’t have to worry about daily provisions(Matt. 6:31), because He will take care of you.

16. NexT Week: Lesson #3: God’s Character & Attributes
Pages (Scripture Questions)
Pages (Information on Studying Scripture)
Pages (Application) *We Will Do This Together Next Sunday Night*
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