22 Benefits


I had my first Bible Study Methods class yesterday and it was super awesome! I’m really excited to get more into that class! We’re going to be going over some pretty awesome stuff! Just in case anyone is wonder what the class is about.... it’s just literally... Bible Study Methods. They are going to take us through different steps on how to get more out of the Bible, answer questions, do our own research, ect. 
Some things came up in this class I want to share with you all! First thing is quick and simple.....
Seven easy steps for a closer relationship with God through your personal devotional:
-Pray, Praise, Read,
-Meditate, Memorize,
-Journal, Close.
*BAM!* It’s just like that. I encourage you all to try it. Start with 15 minutes then work it up. If you take 15 minutes out of your day, every day.... that’s only 1 hour and 45 minutes of your 168 hour WEEK!! Think about it.... I think you can find the time, don’t you?

Moving on....

Our homework this week was to go through Psalms 119 and write a benefit of reading the Bible from each of the 22 stanzas. I really loved what I found and thought I would share it with you! So here you go.... 
22 benefits of Reading the Bible:
  1. I would not be ashamed. (vs 6)
  2. I might not sin against God. (vs 11)
  3. I may see wondrous things from His law. (vs 18)
  4. I will be strengthened by His word. (vs 28)
  5. I will be revived in His way. (vs 37)
  6. I will have answers for those who reproach me. (vs 42)
  7. His word gives me life and comfort. (vs 50)
  8. I may be a companion to all those who fear God. (vs 63)
  9. I may be taught good judgment and knowledge. (vs 66) 
  10. It is my delight! (vs 77)
  11. So I may keep the testimony of His mouth. (vs 88)
  12. He will save me! (vs 94)
  13. I may gain understanding. (vs 104)
  14. His word is a lamb unto my feet and a light unto my path. (vs 105)
  15. He will hold me up and keep me safe. (vs 117) 
  16. (This one is my favorite) Through His word He will deal with me according to His mercy. (vs 124)
  17. Bring direction to my steps by His word. (vs 133)
  18. I may experience a closeness with Him, we may see a glimps of His everlasting righteousness. (vs 144)
  19. My eyes may be opened. (vs 148) 
  20. I may not forget His law. (vs 153)
  21. Great peace for those who love His law and nothing causes him to stumble! (vs 165)
  22. He will deliver me according to His word. (vs 170)

Well... there you have it!! I just found this to be really encouraging, so I hope you are also encouraged to dig in deeper to God's Word. It’s a good reminder to have. But...Just in case all that isn’t enough..... God has so much more He wants to show you!! So take those 15 minutes of your day... and if you don’t know where to start... start with Psalm 119 and see what you get out of it! Right down something that stands out to you from each stanza!! You’ll be blown away... I can guarantee it!!

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