Study The regular study of the
Bible and books that help to enliven its message (e.g. Luther’s Catechism,
commentaries and other study resources) is a key way the disciple practices loving and
knowing God. Study happens privately through personal Bible study and a regular devotional
time. Study also happens publicly as families and friends learn together, in small groups,
and through larger gatherings of formal study and worship. The maturing disciple attends
to “study” in both private and communal contexts. Through reading, meditating
and the study of Scripture, the lively word of God becomes active in the lives of
believers. For thousands of years, the words of Jesus, the teachings of the prophets and
apostles, and the stories of God’s people have revealed God’s heart and hope for
the world and each one of us. The Holy Spirit inspires us through Scripture to see
ourselves as we are and as God would have us become. Through the Bible we come to
understand how God works in the world, for the world and through people like us. Part of a disciple’s job description is to study Scripture diligently.
The regular study of the
Bible and books that help to enliven its message (e.g. Luther’s Catechism,
commentaries and other study resources) is a key way the disciple practices loving and
knowing God. Study happens privately through personal Bible study and a regular devotional
time. Study also happens publicly as families and friends learn together, in small groups,
and through larger gatherings of formal study and worship. The maturing disciple attends
to “study” in both private and communal contexts. Through reading, meditating
and the study of Scripture, the lively word of God becomes active in the lives of
believers. For thousands of years, the words of Jesus, the teachings of the prophets and
apostles, and the stories of God’s people have revealed God’s heart and hope for
the world and each one of us. The Holy Spirit inspires us through Scripture to see
ourselves as we are and as God would have us become. Through the Bible we come to
understand how God works in the world, for the world and through people like us.