Memory Verse: … ‘The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you’. Philippians 4:9 (AMP).
Text: Matthew 5:3-12
Spiritual Emphasis: Christian practices are any regular and intentional activities that establishes, develops and nourishes our personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ thereby allowing us to be transformed by Him. In this series, we will look at some of the common Christian practices mentioned in the Bible and their benefits.
Benefits of Reading the Bible Daily – Jos. 1:8.
- God speaks to us through the Bible: God’s Word completes the believer, equipping us for every good work – 2 Tim. 3:16-17.
- Reading the Bible should point us to Jesus: One of the very first benefit of reading the Bible is it testifies concerning Jesus Christ. The Scriptures reveal so many aspects of the wonderful person of Christ. So, when reading the Word of God (the BIBLE), we should never separate it from our Lord Jesus Christ, rather reading the Bible should help us focus on Christ – John 5:31-44; John 1:1-5.
- Reading the Bible makes us wise unto salvation: The book of Proverbs especially talked about the importance of seeking after wisdom, God’s wisdom. Without the Word of God, how could anyone know God’s way of salvation. The way of salvation isn’t according to our concepts or ideas. The Bible reveals salvation is by faith in Christ. So, when we read the Bible, we’re made wise unto salvation – 2 Tim. 3:15; Prov. 4:7-13; Prov. 3:1-35.
Questions/Activities: How do I start reading the Bible daily?
Conclusion: Being a Christian is more about practice than belief. For us to grow spiritually, Christian practices are essential. It is important to note that for us to experience the full benefits of these practices, these elements must form the foundation of our Christian practices – it must be regular, and it must be intentional. Then and only then, we will be able to establish, develop, and nourish our personal relationship with God, and be transformed by Him.
Shalom! Self-Study: 1 Tim. 4:15; John 3:21; Rom. 12:13; 2 Peter 1:10; 1 John 3:10; Matt. 6:1; 1 Tim. 4:7-8; Lev. 18:3; Gal. 5:21; 2 Thess. 2:15; 2 Thess. 3:6; 1 Cor. 15:1-3.
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