Mike Abendroth: October 30, 2015

SMAK! Are your Bible studies always placed on the back burner? Are you an immature Christian because you do not know how to study your Bible? Do you lack Bible study tools? Is there not enough time in the day to read and study the Word of God? -Then this NoCo episode is just for you! Just because you may be a layperson does not mean that you should not study your Bible with vigor and enthusiasm. We need to be diligent (the Greek word for diligent is Spoudazo) studiers of our Bibles. We need to accurately handle the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17Open in Logos Bible Software (if available), 2 Timothy, 2:15 2. If you are a Pastor, Bible study leader, Sunday School teacher, you need to study your Bible 3. Immature Christians need to study their Bible to become more mature Christians. 4. When you study the Bible you should find out what the text means, not what it means to me. 5. Ask your Pastor for tools to help you become a good studier of the Bible. Here are some tools to assist you in getting started: A good English translation Bible: ESV, NAS, NKJ A good study Bible: MacArthur Study Bible, ESV Study Bible, Reformation Study Bible A good concordance (there are many that you can find on your computer) A Bible dictionary MacArthur Commentary Set, Expositors Bible Commentary Series (computer version) A plan to study The Bible