Know The Word For Yourself
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).
2 Timothy 3:16 says all Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, which means in studying
the Bible, you must first yield to the guidance of the
Holy Spirit. You shouldn’t study the Scriptures the way
you would an academic journal or a textbook. When
you study, you have to cross-reference scriptures, and
rely on the Holy Spirit to grant you understanding.
Part of the ministry of the Spirit in your life is to
grant you revelation knowledge of the Word; He
grants you insight into the secrets and mysteries of
the Kingdom. He teaches you the Word. Therefore,
relying on Him, and affirming that He’s with you to
teach you and unveil the Word to you as you study, is very important.
Furthermore, be sure to have a good study Bible.
Not every Bible is a study Bible. A study Bible has
cross-references. There, you’d find different terms,
words, phrases or sentences that are related in different
parts of the scriptures. The Rhapsody of Realities
Devotional Study Bible, for example, has cross
references, with inspiring articles that’ll aid your study
and understanding of the Word. You can order a copy
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www.rhapsodyofrealitiesbibles.comUntil and unless you know the Word for yourself,
you’re going to be a victim in life. In Hosea 4:6, God
didn’t say, “My people perish because they don’t
pray enough, go to Church, or are always doing the
wrong thing”; no! Rather, He said, “My people are
destroyed for lack of knowledge….” He wasn’t talking
about knowledge of science or history either; He was
referring to the knowledge of the Word.
It’s important that you apply the Word in your
own life. However, to apply it, first, you must know
it. That’s why He wants you to study. You can be a
success, live victoriously, walk in divine health, and
win every day. Refuse to be ignorant. Give yourself to
the Word and your success, progress and prosperity
will be inevitable.
PrayerDear Father, I thank you for your Word which illuminates
my path and causes me to walk in your wisdom. By your Spirit,
the eyes of my understanding are enlightened, and my mind
is renewed in line with your Word, for progress, increase,
prosperity, and victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:hosea 6:3; 1 timothy 4:15-16; Acts 20:32
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Peter 3
ezekiel 31-32
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANJude 1:12-25
hosea 1-2