15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Study is a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation.
The purpose of study
++Acquire information
++Increase knowledge
Proverbs 1:5 KJV 1900
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Proverbs 1:5 NLT
5Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
The purpose of study
Acquire information
Increase knowledge
++Greater understanding
Proverbs 4:7 KJV 1900
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:And with all thy getting get understanding.
How do we study
++Read the text
++Asked Questions of the text
++Research the text
++Record finding of the text
Luke 2:46–47 KJV 1900
46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
The study of the Word of God
++Brings revelation
Psalm 119:130 KJV 1900
130The entrance of thy words giveth light;It giveth understanding unto the simple.
The study of the Word of God
Brings revelation
++Provides guidance
Psalm 119:105 KJV 1900
105NUN.Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,And a light unto my path.
The study of the Word of God
Brings revelation
Provides guidance
++Brings protection
Psalm 119:11 KJV 1900
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart,That I might not sin against thee.
The study of the Word of God
Brings revelation
Provides guidance
Brings protection
++Is the foundation of faith
Romans 10:17 KJV 1900
17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
