Train Yourself to Train Yourself to Be GodlyBe Godly

I Timothy 4:1-10I Timothy 4:1-10

James CribbsJames Cribbs

Sunday, March 4, Sunday, March 4, 20072007

3 Outlooks Towards 3 Outlooks Towards Bible StudyBible Study

1.1. Love for GodLove for God– The goal of Bible study is to be more The goal of Bible study is to be more

like Godlike God

2.2. Listen to GodListen to God– ““He who has an ear, let him hear”He who has an ear, let him hear”

3.3. Live the messageLive the message– James 1:22-25James 1:22-25

3 Forms of Personal 3 Forms of Personal Bible StudyBible Study

1.1. Devotional StudiesDevotional Studies• Inspirational, gives hope, provides Inspirational, gives hope, provides

challengeschallenges

2.2. Life Application StudiesLife Application Studies• Life of Christ, Doctrinal studies, Life of Christ, Doctrinal studies,

Marriage & Relationship Marriage & Relationship improvement, Leadershipimprovement, Leadership

3.3. Theological StudiesTheological Studies• The complete study of GodThe complete study of God

What Version Should I What Version Should I Use?Use?

2 Types of Translations2 Types of Translations

• Textual TranslationTextual Translation– New American StandardNew American Standard

• Contextual TranslationContextual Translation– New International VersionNew International Version

Ideas for Personal Bible Ideas for Personal Bible StudyStudy

• Books of John and I JohnBooks of John and I John– Study John’s contrast of Light and LoveStudy John’s contrast of Light and Love– Take reference of the “I am” versesTake reference of the “I am” verses

• Books of Luke and ActsBooks of Luke and Acts– Look baptism in the life of Jesus and Look baptism in the life of Jesus and

importance to the churchimportance to the church

Ideas for Personal Bible Ideas for Personal Bible StudyStudy

• Books of Matthew and JamesBooks of Matthew and James– Make a comparison of the Sermon on Make a comparison of the Sermon on

the mount to the book of Jamesthe mount to the book of James

• Books of Hebrews and GalatiansBooks of Hebrews and Galatians– What do these two writers say about What do these two writers say about

the status of the old covenantthe status of the old covenant

• Study for your Bible ClassesStudy for your Bible Classes

Sunday Morning Adult Bible ClassesSunday Morning Adult Bible Classes“The Light of Love” “The Light of Love”

Text: 1 John 2:7–17Text: 1 John 2:7–17 Key Verse:Key Verse:““Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in

him to make him stumble.”him to make him stumble.”——1 John 2:101 John 2:10

Daily Bible ReadingsDaily Bible ReadingsMonday, Mar. 5—Monday, Mar. 5—Love Is Eternal (1 Corinthians 13)Love Is Eternal (1 Corinthians 13)Tuesday, Mar. 6—Tuesday, Mar. 6—Jesus Commands Us to Love (John 13:31–35)Jesus Commands Us to Love (John 13:31–35)Wednesday, Mar. 7—Wednesday, Mar. 7—A Widow’s Gift of Love (Mark 12:38–44)A Widow’s Gift of Love (Mark 12:38–44)Thursday, Mar. 8—Thursday, Mar. 8—God Loves Us (1 John 3:1–5)God Loves Us (1 John 3:1–5)Friday, Mar. 9—Friday, Mar. 9—Avoid the Wrong (1 John 3:6–10)Avoid the Wrong (1 John 3:6–10)Saturday, Mar. 10—Saturday, Mar. 10—Evidence of New Life (1 John 3:11–15)Evidence of New Life (1 John 3:11–15)Sunday, Mar. 11—Sunday, Mar. 11—Love as Christ Loves (1 John 3:16–24)Love as Christ Loves (1 John 3:16–24)

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class for March 11th:Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class for March 11th:““The Test of Love”The Test of Love”

Text:1 John 3:1, 2, 11–24Text:1 John 3:1, 2, 11–24

Our Community Now and in Our Community Now and in God’s FutureGod’s Future

MarchMarch -- Known by Our LoveKnown by Our Love

AprilApril -- A New Community A New Community in in ChristChrist

MayMay -- Living in God’s Living in God’s New New WorldWorld

Known by Our Love Known by Our Love

MarchMarch44thth The Light of LoveThe Light of Love

• 1 John 2:7–171 John 2:7–17

1111thth The Test of LoveThe Test of Love• 1 John 3:1, 2, 11–241 John 3:1, 2, 11–24

1818thth The Source of LoveThe Source of Love• 1 John 4:7–211 John 4:7–21

2525thth The Way to LoveThe Way to Love• 1 John 5:1–121 John 5:1–12

A New Community in A New Community in Christ Christ

AprilApril11stst Christ Is KingChrist Is King

• Revelation 1:8; Luke 19:28–38Revelation 1:8; Luke 19:28–38

88thth      Christ Is RisenChrist Is Risen• Revelation 1:12a, 17, 18; John 20:11–16, 30, 31Revelation 1:12a, 17, 18; John 20:11–16, 30, 31

1515thth      Christ Is Worthy of PraiseChrist Is Worthy of Praise• Revelation 4Revelation 4

2222ndnd   Christ Is Able to RedeemChrist Is Able to Redeem• Revelation 5:1–5, 8–14Revelation 5:1–5, 8–14

2929thth     Christ Is Our ProtectionChrist Is Our Protection• Revelation 7:1–3, 9–17Revelation 7:1–3, 9–17

Living in God’s New Living in God’s New World World

MayMay66thth Taking Our Place at the TableTaking Our Place at the Table

• Revelation 19:1–10Revelation 19:1–10

1313thth Finding a Home in HeavenFinding a Home in Heaven• Revelation 21:1–8Revelation 21:1–8

2020thth Living in God’s PresenceLiving in God’s Presence• Revelation 21:9–11; 21:22–22:5Revelation 21:9–11; 21:22–22:5

2727thth Anticipating Christ’s ReturnAnticipating Christ’s Return• Revelation 22:6–21Revelation 22:6–21