Experience His Truth

Begin by talking about your own experiences

• receiving encouragement from the Word
• encounters of difficulty in understanding
• importance of the Feasting for Jesus course, and others she can attend

Word of God

Recall: when we become Christians it does not mean that we have adopted a new religion

• we are now a child of God
• we have a relationship with Christ
• God blesses us and wants to keep blessing us

The Bible is given to us as a set of principles that brings protection and blessing to our lives

• it transforms our lives
• it has authority over our lives
• it is God’s eternal words

1 John 3:22

Benefits of Reading the Bible

• The Bible is food for our soul
  • strengthens when we are weak
  • comforts us in times of sorrow

    1 Peter 2:2

• Gives directions and insights
  • helps us to make right decisions

    Psalms 119:105

• Reveals the holiness of God and the imperfections of men
  • we grow into a better person by day when we allow the Bible to change us

    James 1:23-25

• Reveals to us the character and promises of God
  Philipians 4:19
• Prepares us to fulfill His plan in our lives
  2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Increases our faith
  Romans 10:17

Steps to Consider for Your Daily Reading

• Resolve to read the Bible with faith, not with the attitude of trying to disprove it
  Hebrews 11:6
• Start with the Book of John
• Do not allow distractions during the specific time you have set aside in reading the Bible
• Pray for God to speak to you before you start
• Keep a journal of what God spoke and what you have learned
• Do not read mechanically but meditate on each verse
• Respond and consider how you can apply what you have learned in daily life
• Share what you have learned with someone else

Reflection Station

1. I am still unable to live out all the principles. What shall I do?
   • Romans 7:15-25
   • we are not perfected overnight
   • God expects us to have the intention to grow in character
   • the key is a willing heart
2. What are some of the recent lessons that I have learned from the Bible? How have they changed my life when I apply them?
   • encourage journal keeping
   • encourage to write down questions as well

Mentor Chat: Attitudes toward the Bible

• Faith
  Hebrews 11:6
• Obedience
  – this means everything, not just the parts we agree with
  Joshua 1:7
• Hunger
  Psalms 119:102-103

What do I do if I cannot understand what I am reading?
– discuss with mentors and leaders
– use Bible study tools

Why and how do we memorise scriptures?
Psalms 119:10-12
– they are powerful
– we pray according to God’s will when we quote scriptures
– reminds us of God’s promises
– serves to strengthen us in times of trials and temptations

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17