The Discipline Of Scripture Study

TALKING TO GOD

Thank God for His Word, which helps you understand what is best for your life, and pray that God would give you a desire to study and obey it.

DIVING IN

Grab a notebook and pen, head outside or go exploring in your home. Write what you see, hear and smell. Younger kids can work with a parent or sibling. Afterward, discuss the details you noticed when you carefully studied your surroundings. Talk about what you’ve never noticed before.

GOING DEEPER

Just as you find new things in a familiar environment, you can find new things in the Bible – even if you’ve read it before. You can discover new details of who God is, what He’s like and how you can become more like Him.

One way to make these discoveries is by studying the lives of Bible characters. Or study certain subjects, like prayer or giving. You can also study the Bible from beginning to end. No matter what type of Bible study you choose, the Holy Spirit helps you discover things you’ve never noticed before and brings God’s Word alive in your heart.

TALKING TO EACH OTHER

• What stories in the Bible are special to you? Why?
• What are the benefits of studying the Bible? •  What are some topics you would like to study in God’s Word? (Refer to the concordance at the back of your Bible for topical ideas!)