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Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Psalm 119:105
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The Bible is God’s great revelation to mankind (2 Timothy 3:16). While God still speaks
through creation, our personal experience and the community of faith, it is Scripture that
is the ultimate revelation, and test of all faith and practice. To know the principles and
teachings of the Bible is to know God’s will, but importantly, it also has the potential to
transform our lives.
The Apostle Paul challenges the church at Rome to “be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is” (Romans 12:2). Filling your
heart and mind with the teachings of Scripture has transformational power. In fact Jesus
said that His words “are spirit and they are life” (John 6:63). Getting to know the Bible is the
great privilege of every believer in Christ. But more than that, when a non-believer studies
the Bible, faith is established in their life. Romans 10:17 tells us “faith comes by hearing, and
hearing by the Word of God.”
It is hoped that the following set of Bible studies will have a profound impact on your
personal walk with God. I pray that this is only the beginning of a life-long journey where you
meet with Jesus through His word every day. And above all I pray that you will not keep these
great truths to yourself, but will share them with everyone who seeks to learn more
HOW TO USE THESE STUDIES
Bible Marking
An explanation of how to use these studies can be found on the following page. These Bible
studies are designed as a “chain reference” Bible marking series. This means that each study
focuses on one theme or teaching, and then explores the topic through a variety of Bible
verses. Bible marking is a good way to learn the Bible, and is also known as the “proof text
method.” Jesus used proof texts when the devil tempted him in the wilderness. He said, “It is
written…” and used texts from the Old Testament to prove his position. Paul, Matthew and
other biblical writers also used this method.
Bible Studies
The Bible marking series is also an evangelistic series of Bible studies or sermons that have
been used to people for many years. The good news is that you don’t have to be a pastor to
give a Bible study — anyone can do it. It’s just helpful if you’re a believer and are able to read.
The best people to study with are those who are spiritual seekers. God often places people
in our lives who desire to find Him — friends, relatives and others. If they are interested
in having Bible studies, why not offer to study with them? You can use this study set with
them. Simply print each study on your home computer and printer, and give a copy to each
student. Study a new topic each week.
A simple Bible study format is to open with prayer, introduce the lesson, conduct the study
(around 40 minutes at most) and use the simple appeal question at the end of each study for
the student to respond to, before closing with a commitment prayer.
Pastor Justin Lawman
