How to approach your study of the Bible

(By Rick Lambert)

                                    Aggressively!

I Timothy 4:6-9 – If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed…Rather train yourself for godliness, for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. The saying is trustworthy
and deserving of full acceptance.

1. “Put these things before…” (hupotithēmi – To place underneath, or place before as a hazard…).  The truths of Scripture are to be ignored no more than a road block in the middle of the road.  As we approach the road block, we must adjust are speed and direction accordingly.  Preaching, teaching and Bible study are to be road blocks that adjust our speed and direction.
2. “…trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine…”  (entrephō - to educate or form the mind). We are to be educated in the Word; which obviously implies attentiveness to the lessons from the Word and their application in our lives.
3. “…train yourself for godliness…” (gumnazō – to have a rigorous exercise). Develop regular, spiritual study regimens.