For Youth: ”Help Me Study” by Hiram Kemp

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3

11:00AM MPR 4 Speaker 

 

Hiram Kemp discusses how to better study the bible. So many times we set ourselves up to fail, Hiram shows a method for us to follow which will lead to success in our study of the bible.

 

Slides:

• Help Me Study
• Acknowledge Our Need - (Matthew 4:4)
  • Picture of Michael Jordan
• Avoid Enemies of Study - (1 Peter 5:8)
• 7 Heart Postures to approach the bible
  • Approach the bible prayerfully - (Psalm 119:18)
  • Approach the bible humbly - (1 Peter 5:6)
  • Approach the bible studiously - (2 Peter 1:10)
  • Approach the bible obediently - (John 14:15)
  • Approach the bible joyfully - (Psalm 119:97)
  • Approach the bible expectantly - (Isaiah 55:10-11)
  • Approach the bible Christocentrically - (John 5:39)
• Avenues to Explore - (1 Timothy 4:13)
• Things to Keep in mind as you study
  • Look for Jesus every time - (Luke 24:44; John 5:39)
  • Read entire books - (Col. 4:16; 1 Thess. 5:27)
  • Learn the story - (Ephesians 3:3-5)
  • Read from a good translation - ESV, NIV, NKJV, NLT
  • Ask good questions - (Luke 10:26)
  • NT Books to learn first - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter
  • OT Books to learn first - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1-2 Kings, Proverbs, Psalms
• A Resolve - (Psalm 119:15-16)
• Appreciate the bible - (Psalm 18:30)
• Accepting ownership - (James 4:8)

 

Duration 36:55