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You probably know that God calls His
people to study the Scriptures. Good
intentions and excitement get you
started—but you might be wondering
where to go from there.
Before you figure out what to study
(see the next page for more on that), it's
important to understand why we read
the Bible.
First, God has promised to meet us in
His Word, so when we read the Bible, we
encounter the living God. God is directly
present there, so reading God's Word is
one way we can experience God this side
of heaven. Through Scripture, the Holy
Spirit works in our hearts to give us faith.
Gathering in community around
Scripture is crucial. Whether you go to
a Sunday morning Bible class, attend
a midweek community group, or meet
with a friend over coffee, having Christian
relationships where you learn more
about your Savior is imperative to your
Christian life. When you study God's
Word with others, you're able to hold one
another accountable and rightly study
the Scriptures.
The Christian life is all about
relationships—relationships between
God, you, and your neighbor. As you
gather together around God's Word,
you'll grow closer to your Savior and to
your brothers and sisters in Christ. You'll
be able to comfort one another with the
Gospel, confess your sins to one another,
and selflessly serve one another.
And it all starts with God's Word.
I want to study God's Word!
Where do I start?
