Renewed | Appendix C

Getting a Grip on God’s Word

Use all five fingers to get a solid grip on the Bible
(Adapted from the Navigator’s Word-Hand Illustration)

“The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible” - D.L. Moody

HEAR
Read Romans 10:17. Hearing the Word from godly pastors and teachers provides insight into others’ study of the Scriptures as well as increasing your own appetite for the Word

Q: What are several different ways you can hear God’s Word tonight?

READ
Read Revelation 1:3. Reading the Bible gives an overall picture of God’s Word. Many people find it helpful to use a daily reading program which takes them systematically through the Bible.

Q: What kind of Bible reading plan do you/would you like to follow?

STUDY
Read Acts 17:11. Studying the Scriptures leads to personal discoveries of God’s truths. Writing down these discoveries helps you organize and remember them.

Q: What tools or tips have helped/could help you with personal Bible study?

MEMORIZE
Read Psalm 119:9,11. Memorizing God’s Word enables us to use the Scriptures to overcome Satan and temptations, to have it readily available for evangelism, and for helping others with advice and counsel from the Bible.

Q: What methods/systems have you seen people use to memorize scripture?

MEDITATE
Read Psalm 1:2-3. Meditation is the thumb of the Word Hand, because it is used in conjunction with each of the other fingers. When we meditate on God’s Word-thinking of its meaning and application for life-we discover its transforming power at work within us.

Q: How would you use meditation with each of the other four fingers?

Make a Personal Application
How will you apply this lesson to your life?

“This week, I will __________________.”