Why Do We Study the Bible?

As we begin to prepare for our Fall Bible studies here at Mt. Bethel I find myself asking this question.  “Why do we study the Bible?”  Is it really that important?  We have to answer with a resounding YES!

The most compelling reason to study Scripture is transformation to becoming more and more like Christ. I can speak to this from a personal perspective.  When I graduated from college and started into the business world I was approached by a close friend to become a volunteer with Young Life ministries.  I explained to my friend my life was in no condition to be ministering to teenagers.  He told me “that is fine but why don’t you help us with some behind the scenes activities and start coming to our leadership training sessions.”  I reluctantly agreed.  The training sessions were actually an in depth Bible study.  Immediately God began to transform my life.  Soon I was actively volunteering with Young Life.  After a while I was spending more time volunteering than I was doing my “real” job.  It is because of the study of Scripture that I am in the ministry today.  It is because of the study of Scripture that I came to understand the purpose God has for my life.

We have the class offerings up on the church website for the Fall. Look through these offerings and find one that fits your schedule.  As you study the Scriptures, my prayer for you is God will reveal his will and purposes for your life.  And by finding God’s purpose for your life you will find the joy of serving Christ.

Jon