J. I. Packer called the Bible "God preaching."  Every time we open the Scriptures, we should hear God speak to us.  However, for many Christians the Bible is a locked book.  We struggle to study it for ourselves and apply its truth to our lives.  This course will give any Christian the nine keys which unlock the Bible.  When we learn to use them, our faith and ministry will be transformed by the truth of Scripture.  

 
Classes meet from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. in the Great Hall

January 16         Key #1: Fulfill the purpose of God's word  PDF l DOC
 

January 23         Key #2: Discover the best tools for studying God's word  PDF l DOC

 

January 30         Key #3: Make the best preparations for studying God's word  PDF l DOC

 
February 6         Key #4: Employ the best method for studying God's word PDF l DOC

 
February 13       Key #5: Learn to study Old Testament law and history PDF l DOC

 

February 20       Key #6: Learn to study Old Testament wisdom and prophecy PDF l DOC

 

February 27       Key #7: Learn to study New Testament gospels and history PDF l DOC

 

March 5              Key #8: Learn to study New Testament epistles and Revelation PDF l DOC

 

March 12           Key #9: Develop a system of lifelong Bible study PDF l DOC

 

 

Each week's study will begin with a class lecture in our Great Hall.  You will then be able to download the notes for the lecture, and begin the follow-up personal study which applies that week's emphasis to your spiritual life.

 

 

One
Pray every day that God will reveal himself to you in his word, asking him to use the class principles to deepen your knowledge of his truth and your walk with him.  

Two
Read and memorize 2 Peter 1:21, Hebrews 4:12, and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.  Read Nehemiah 8:1-8 and consider its applications to personal Bible study today.  Look over Luke 1:1-4 and reflect on its implications for the nature of Scripture.  

Three
Buy a NIV Study Bible or a similar resource and a notebook for personal Bible study.  Begin the habit of meeting God every morning in the Scriptures.  Ask him to reveal himself to you in his word, and he will.