Holy Scriptures in your life

I'd say, we can all say, we're busy people. So, how and when do you make use of the Scriptures in your personal life? You might recall that Martin Luther was a very busy man. His books, letters, lectures, sermons, studies, tracts, and hymns testify it. His works fill many volumes and still he had a family, a home, and other timely responsibilities to attend. Yet, each day he made time to feed on the Word and pray. So with all this in mind, I invite you to do 7 things that follow. If you do this with someone else... all the better! 

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1. How would you describe the difference between Bible reading and Bible study? 

2. Make a list of the purposes and benefits of Bible reading and Bible study.

3. Following are Bible references. Write a word or two to summarize what each says:

   1. II Timothy 3:14-17 __________________________________________​

   2. I Peter 3:15 _______________________________________________

   3. II Peter 3:18 _______________________________________________

   4. ​Deuteronomy 6:6-7 ________________________________________

   5. Acts 17:11 _________________________________________________

   6. Matthew 5:13-16 ___________________________________________

   7. John 5:39 ________________________________________________

   8. Psalm 1 19:105 _____________________________________________

4. Read Acts 17:10-11. The Berean Christians went to the _________ where the Word was proclaimed and taught; they received the Word with _______. They studied it __________ to see if what Paul said _______  _________. How do these points apply to Your reading and studying of the Word?

5. After reading Colossians 3:16-17, give some examples of your potential use of the Scriptures. 

6. Psalm 19:14 speaks of meditation. Look up the definition of "meditation." What do you see is the relationship between the Bible and meditation?

7. Finally, read II Corinthians 5:17-21. On your own, take 10 minutes to meditate upon the meaning of this passage for your personal life.