Bible classes take a lot of planning, organizing, and hard work, so why would we go through all this trouble? I want to point out a few reasons why it is so important for us and our children to be actively involved in personal and corporate Bible study.
- FOR SALVATION – The Bible tells us about the Savior of all humanity. Without Him there is no hope. “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The Bible (gospel) is the “power of God to salvation” (Rom 1:16).
- FOR DIRECTION – “There is a way that seems right to man but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Prov 16:25). Christianity is the best life not only to come, but also right now. Who better to instruct and guide us in our lives than our creator? The prophet Jeremiah wrote “The way of man is not found within himself” (Jer 10:23). David said “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Ps 119:105). Who would be so foolish to say, I need no direction?
- BECAUSE IT WILL JUDGE US – “He who rejects Me and does not receive My words, has that which judges him – the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day” (Jhn 12:48).
How should I approach the reading and studying of the Bible?
- REVERENTLY – (2 Tim 3:16) says that all scripture is inspired of God. We need to understand when we read the Bible that what we’re reading is our creator and sustainer’s word and will. The Bible is not to be taken casually, but reverently.
- HONESTLY – It has been said that there are 2 ways to study the Bible. Like a cave explorer – go where it leads. Let the Bible lead you into all truth. The other way is like an engineer – we know where we’re going and we’ll get there any way possible. Be honest in your study and let the Bible be the final say, not tradition. Our children need to be taught God’s word. Let’s resolve to bring them to Bible Class. If you haven’t attended a Bible class regularly, put God first Sunday morning and say to yourself, “I’LL BE THERE!”