JUN 12

2 Timothy 2:15
Memorise 2 Timothy 2:15
“The entrance of thy words giveth light…”

HOW MUCH IMPORTANCE DO WE PUT IN BIBLE STUDY? (I)

As a student, you probably spend a large part of your time on your studies. 6-8 hours in school every day, 3-4 hours for completing homework and assignments when you get home in the evening; even more so when exams are around the corner and you have to burn midnight oil in order to get in as much information into your brain as possible. But how about your studies as a student of God’s Word? If you honestly reflect on it, you will probably have to admit that the amount of time spent on studying God’s Word pales greatly in comparison to the amount of time you spend on earthly studies. Is this right? Why is it that the things of great eternal value are relegated to just an afterthought in our lives, whilst the temporal concerns of our secular studies seem to consume the bulk of our time?

In today’s reading, we see 3 key reasons why it is so crucial that we place great importance on the study of God’s Word. Firstly, we are to study to “shew thyself approved unto God”. To be “approved” is to have been tried and shown to be genuine, and worthy of God’s approval and blessing. When we are faithful in seeking the Lord through His Word, He sees and He knows, and He is pleased to see His children diligently seeking Him. Next, when we study, we will become “a workman that needeth not to be ashamed”. A worker who is lazy or incompetent surely has much to be ashamed of before his master, for he has nothing to show for his labours! Likewise, we who are workers in God’s field must certainly work diligently. When we show a right understanding of God’s Word and His will as revealed through His Word, there would be no shame when we stand before God.

The ultimate aim of our study is so that we are able to “rightly divide the word of truth”. The word “divide” here refers literally to making a straight cut or dissecting something. It is something that must be done with much care and precision; at the same time, it must be done decisively and without hesitation. All children of God should be able to handle His Word correctly and skillfully. Dear teen, have you been a diligent student of God’s Word? If not, why not start today?

Thought: All Christians must be diligent students of God’s Word.
Prayer: Lord, help me to see the importance of studying Your Word!