There are different ways in which we can approach the Bible.
First, there is "the quiet time." We spend time each day, reading the Word of God. I encourage you to read the Word of God each day, Find some time, each day for a "quiet time" with the Lord.
Second, we can study the Bible in groups. Those who are involved in group Bible studies will testify to the value of gathering together with others to study God's Word. I encourage you to become part of a group which meets regularly to study the Lord's Word.
Third, we can hear God's Word preached when we come to Church. Before I begin to speak about the preaching of God's Word, I encourage you to pray for those who are called to preach the Word of the Lord. We do not preach God's Word perfectly. You can always look around and find other preachers who will be "better" than your own preacher. When you start thinking like this, remind yourself, "The preacher we have is the one whom God has called to be our spiritual leader." Pray for your preacher. Pray that the preaching will be filled with the power of God. Pray that it will be helpful to those who listen to the preaching.
First, there is "the quiet time." We spend time each day, reading the Word of God. I encourage you to read the Word of God each day, Find some time, each day for a "quiet time" with the Lord.
Second, we can study the Bible in groups. Those who are involved in group Bible studies will testify to the value of gathering together with others to study God's Word. I encourage you to become part of a group which meets regularly to study the Lord's Word.
Third, we can hear God's Word preached when we come to Church. Before I begin to speak about the preaching of God's Word, I encourage you to pray for those who are called to preach the Word of the Lord. We do not preach God's Word perfectly. You can always look around and find other preachers who will be "better" than your own preacher. When you start thinking like this, remind yourself, "The preacher we have is the one whom God has called to be our spiritual leader." Pray for your preacher. Pray that the preaching will be filled with the power of God. Pray that it will be helpful to those who listen to the preaching.
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