1. Lesson 1 Before We Begin to Study © Don Fisher

2. How do you study the Bible? Write down the things you do when you study the Bible.

3. The Bible is different from other books. This book is special.

4. Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21 Who wrote the Bible?

5. All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 Why was the Bible written? List the things the Bible does.

6. How can a person understand the Bible? The Holy Spirit must help.

7. To get the Holy Spirit, we must receive Jesus Christ.

8. All who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12

9. The Holy Spirit illumines the Bible for us.

10. Why must we pray?

11. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Why is this verse important?

12. Big Little Testament Book Chapter Pericope Paragraph Sentence Word

13. Bible Notes

14. Ancient Bible cultures Modern cultures  Time Gap   Custom Gap   Situation Gap   Other Gaps 