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THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY (3 OF 3)

by Scott Maze

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21
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The Importance of Personal Bible Study (3 of 3)
Series: Taking Charge of My Spiritual Growth
Scott Maze
2 Peter 1:16-21


Gideon's video to begin the message in the second and third worship service. I am grateful for the Gideon's worldwide ministry because these volunteer men placed copies of God's Word in hands of students and in hotel rooms. These businessmen are a part of our church and churches all over the nation. I want you to pray for their work as they seek open doors, open churches, and for men to join their efforts. Secondly, if you wish to donate to place Bibles in the hands of those who need them, you will see men standing at the rear of the worship center this morning with an open Bible. I am grateful for these men and their work.

We conclude a summer sermon series designed to empower your spiritual growth. And we focus this morning on the one spiritual habit that will move the needle for your growth - adopting a personal habit of reading the Bible. Take your copy of God's Word and turn to 2 Peter 1 or page 1299 in the pew Bibles in front of you. Spiritual growth happens through ''little advances.'' God has designed your growth to happen through spiritual the disciples such as Bible study, prayer and fasting, and attending worship regularly. Believer, you have a purpose in life and your purpose is to become ''a little Christ.'' Your primary way to power your growth is to engage the Bible.

1. Why Does Bible Study Matter?

Bible study matters because this is the only book God has written.

Today's Scripture

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, ''This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,'' 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountai ...

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