Christian Lifestyle Studying the Word.pptx

The Christian Lifestyle: Studying God's Word is key to one's spiritual wellbeing and growth. When you are mature, that's when you can produce fruit - the fruit of the Spirit. God wants to work in and through us when we allow Him. He will use His Word that we have deposited in our lives to reach out to many. God's Word in our hearts is a treasure that keeps us from sin and enables us to be instruments for use in God's hands. Embracing the Word, is embracing God.

1. The Christian Lifestyle Studying God’s Word - The Holy Bible Deservio Leadership Experience DCIKZ (C) 2024: Pst. Richard Wanambuko

2. KEY SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 2:15 1 John 2:13, 14 Psalm 119:9-11

3. Understanding Christianity entails: Belief in God The Christian Religion The Bible Jesus Christ Salvation The Church Christian Living

4. Misconceptions You’re not allowed any fun

5. Misconceptions You’re not allowed any fun All you do is go to church

6. The Christian Lifestyle A new circle of influence

7. The Christian Lifestyle A new circle of influence Motivated by a new spirit

8. The focus is always on how to maximize our lives here on earth.

9. The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world. - John 15:19

10. But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ . Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed . Let me put it another way. - Galatians 3:22

11. For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus . And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ , like putting on new clothes. - Galatians 3:26-27

12. Christ’s vision for : The Environment Money and Power Conflict Stress Poverty and Illness Trials and Obstacles Failure and Sinfulness Death

13. The Christian Lifestyle A new circle of influence Motivated by a new spirit Christian lives have a new motivation

14. And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice —the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. - Romans 12:1

15. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. - Romans 12:2

16. The Christian Lifestyle Two ideas clarified: True joy comes from knowing and doing God’s will.

17. The Christian Lifestyle Two ideas clarified: True joy comes from knowing and doing God’s will The truest form of worship is the Christian Lifestyle .

18. Christianity is about following Jesus every day . That involves studying the Bible (Word)

19. THE BIBLE The Bible is the story of God’s redeeming work in human history . The Bible is the Word of God which convicts us of sin , lead us to salvation , and teach us how to follow Jesus in daily life .

20. The Word of God is powerful. And, our cooperation is essential for this power to be released within us. Jesus Is The Word Of God(John 8:31) obedience to His teachings leads to becoming more like Him.

21. Obedience opens up our hearts and minds to further truths in the Word of God. Obedience allows the Holy Spirit to accomplish within us the transformation which develops Christ-like character. Hearing the word of God is one thing and studying it for life is another thing. It requires discipline. (Acts 17:11)

22. The word of God has the power to transform life (Deut. 32:47, John 6:63). We must discipline ourselves to read it daily and study it to internalize it . Then we need to obey and teach others (Deut. 6:4-9). We can then be like The House Built On Rock (Matthew 7:24-27) Studying the Word of God and internalizing it leads to purified thoughts , wise , life-giving words and actions .

23. The seven pillars of effective (and transformative) Bible study: 1) Understanding context. 2) Building a habit. 3) Practicing memorization. 4) Using the right tools. 5) Learning in community. 6) Integrating prayer. 7) Pursuing vulnerability.  

24. Benefits of Studying the Bible Causes growth and maturity. 1 Peter 2.2-3; Hebrews 5.11-14 God’s Word gives us spiritual effectiveness. 2 Timothy 3.16-17 Doctrine/Teaching: thinking Rebuke: defines boundaries Correction: purifies, cleanses, & conforms us to His will Training in Righteousness: reveals how we are to live Equipped for every good work.

25. Benefits of Studying the Bible The Bible is our source of Truth – it gives us guidance and wisdom. Psalm 119:105; Joshua 1:8 Scripture trains us in righteousness and purity. Psalm 119:9, 115. The Bible produces delight and joy within us. Psalm 119:15-16; Psalm 16:8,11; Psalm 19:10; John 15:11

26. Benefits of Studying the Bible The Word of God gives us assurance of salvation. 1 John 5:13; John 20.31 The Word produces cleansing and sanctification. John 15:3; John 17.17 The Bible gives us peace. John 16:33 God’s Word helps us in prayer. John 15:7: The Word of God produces victory and success in our lives. 1 John 2:14; Joshua 1.8 The Bible helps us to know Jesus

27. 5 Types of Bible Studies Topical: A topical study is a study of … topics. Character: A character study is a study of a person (or place) in Scripture. Chronological: A chronological study is where you study through the Bible chronologically – ie: in the order events took place

28. 5 Types of Bible Studies Book: Studying a book is simply walking verse-by-verse (or paragraph-by-paragraph) through the book in order to understand what the author was saying. Word: Looking at where the word is used throughout Scripture. The best method of doing word studies is to look up the word in its original language (ie: Hebrew for OT, Greek for NT).

29. Benefits of studying God’s Word with others ( We are better together). 1. It follows Jesus’ example.

30. Benefits of studying God’s Word with others ( We are better together). It directs us in wisdom (2 Peter 1:3) It creates meaningful connections. We were made to be dependent on God first, but also on one another. It provides necessary encouragement. (Romans 1:12; 2 Cor 1:4)

31. Benefits of studying God’s Word with others ( We are better together). It keeps us accountable. Small groups offer the optimal environment for meaningful belief and behaviour change. It transforms our families, workplaces and communities. We read, He speaks, we are transformed.

32. Group Bible study is transformational! It follows Jesus’ example It directs us in wisdom It creates meaningful connections It provides necessary encouragement It keeps us accountable It transforms our families, workplaces and communities