How to approach your study of the Bible

(By Rick Lambert)

Faithfully!

II Timothy 3:14-17 – But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

1. “…continue in what you have learned…”  The picture here is to remain focused on what has been given to you as declared in the Word, and to grow deeper in that position.  We don’t learn by gaining information and moving on; we learn by gaining information and adding to understanding.  What we learn becomes more valuable, useful and stronger for us.
2.  “…knowing from whom you learned it…”  It is true that we should remember the tools (people) God has brought into our lives to teach us the truth.  (Which is in and of itself a radical miracle when you consider the gross imperfections and inconsistencies of the messengers, be it our parents, teachers, spiritual friends and pastors).  We must remember that it is from God we have learned the Word.  Man will be the tool, but His Spirit is the One who imparts it in applicable ways.