Word of God - study

Order of Scriptures - 9 of them

1. 2 Timothy 3:16–17: Inspired

2. Hebrews 4:12–13: Cuts

3. 2 Peter 1:20–21: Inspired by the Holy Spirit

4. John 8:31–32: Hold to Jesus' teaching

5. Matthew 15:1–9: God's Word over tradition

6. 1 Timothy 4:16: Life and doctrine

7. Acts 17:10–12: Check Scripture daily

8. James 1:22–25: Do the Word

9. John 12:48: Judged by Jesus' words

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (2 points)

A. All Scripture is inspired by God

B. It is to be applied to our lives

 Hebrews 4:12-13 (3 points)

A. The Word is relevant

B. The Word cuts (hurts)

C. Learn that it is good to be “cut,” because a scalpel (God’s Word) “cuts” the cancer (sin) out!

2 Peter 1: 20-21 (2 points)

A. There is no private interpretation of the Bible

B. The Holy Spirit inspired the men who wrote the books of the Bible

John 8:31-32 (4 points)

A. Intellectual belief is not enough – nor can we go by our feelings

B. Everyone must hold on to and follow the teachings of Jesus to be a true disciple

C. Sincerity does not equal truth

D. Religious people can be wrong

 Matthew 15:1-9 (2 points)

A. Do not go by traditions or creeds

B. Worship by traditions – which contradicts the Word of God – is worship in vain

1 Timothy 4:1 (3 points)

A. Watch your life and doctrine closely – they are inseparable

B. Which is more important, life or doctrine? Neither – an airplane with only one wing cannot y

C. Why is it so important to learn and to teach and to live the right doctrine? To save yourself and those who

hear you.

Acts 17:10-12 (2 points)

A. Must check what religious leaders say

B. Your challenge: Read and study the Bible every day!

James 1:22-25 (2 points)

A. The Word of God is a mirror

B. Do not forget what you see – “do what it says!”

John 12:48 (1 point)

A. Why study the Bible? The Word will judge us!

Decision: Will I live by the Bible or by my feelings, traditions, desires, etc.?

What is the 1st Scripture in the study?

2 Timothy 3:16–17: Scripture is inspired by God.

What is the 2nd Scripture in the study?

Hebrews 4:12–13: God's Word cuts and exposes the heart.

What is the 3rd Scripture in the study?

2 Peter 1:20–21: Scripture comes from God through the Holy Spirit.

What is the 4th Scripture in the study?

John 8:31–32: Hold to Jesus' teachings to be His disciple.

What is the 5th Scripture in the study?

Matthew 15:1–9: God's Word takes priority over human traditions.

What is the 6th Scripture in the study?

1 Timothy 4:16: Watch your life and doctrine closely.

What is the 7th Scripture in the study?

Acts 17:10–12: Examine the Scriptures daily.

What is the 8th Scripture in the study?

James 1:22–25: Be a doer of the Word, not just a hearer.

What is the 9th Scripture in the study?

John 12:48: Jesus' words will judge us.

What does “God-breathed” mean in 2 Timothy 3:16–17?

All Scripture comes from God.

What four things does Scripture do?

Teach, rebuke, correct, and train us in righteousness.

How does the Bible make us more useful to God?

It trains us to live and do what pleases God.

What question can you ask about training?

Have you ever trained for something? Did it take consistency and intention?

What supporting Scripture describes the apostles as unschooled and ordinary?

Acts 4:12–13. They had been with Jesus.

How does your study connect Jesus with the Word?

John 1:1 presents Jesus as the Word, as explained in your notes.

What does the double-edged sword illustrate?

God's Word cuts deeply and exposes our hearts.

Why is it good to be “cut” by God's Word?

It exposes sin so we can recognize it and change.

What does Hebrews 4:12–13 teach us about God?

Nothing is hidden from God; He knows our hearts and attitudes.

What is the main lesson of 2 Peter 1:20–21?

Scripture was inspired by the Holy Spirit, not merely human opinion.

Why should believing the Bible is God's Word change our lives?

We should treat it as God's direction and instruction for us.

Why must life and doctrine go together?

What we believe and teach should match how we live.

What does doctrine mean in this study?

The Bible's teaching that we should learn and live by.

Why are life and doctrine both important?

They matter for our own salvation and for those who hear us.

According to John 8:31–32, what must a disciple do?

Hold to and follow Jesus' teachings.

Is intellectual belief enough to be a disciple?

No. We must hold to Jesus' teachings and live by them.

Does sincerity always mean someone is right?

No. Sincerity does not automatically equal truth.

What does Jesus promise in John 8:31–32?

Knowing the truth will set us free.

What is the danger of following human traditions over God's Word?

Traditions can contradict God's commands, making worship vain.

What lesson does Matthew 15:1–9 teach?

Follow God's Word rather than traditions that contradict it.

What question can you ask about traditions?

Are you willing to follow God's Word instead of people's opinions?

What should we do with religious teaching we hear?

Check it against Scripture, as the Bereans did in Acts 17:10–12.

What challenge does Acts 17:10–12 give us?

Read and study the Bible every day.

What is God's Word compared to in James 1:22–25?

A mirror that shows us what needs to change.

What is the difference between hearing and doing the Word?

Hearing means listening; doing means putting God's teaching into practice.

What happens if we see a problem in the mirror but do nothing?

We recognize what needs to change but fail to act on it.

What does James 1:22–25 teach about being blessed?

We should put God's Word into practice, not merely hear it.

Why should we study the Bible according to John 12:48?

Jesus' words will judge us.

What standard will judge our lives?

Jesus' words. the Bible

Why does the Bible need to teach, rebuke, correct, and train us?

We need to learn and live by God's Word because Jesus' words will judge us.

What is the final decision in the Word of God study?

Will I live by the Bible or by my feelings, traditions, and desires?

What opening question can guide the study?

How have your quiet times been?

What question can you ask after reading a Scripture?

What do you think this passage is teaching us?

What is one question to ask at the end of the study?

Are you willing to let the Bible be the standard for your life?

What is the final challenge of the study?

Submit to God's Word and allow it to guide your life.