Psalm 119:1-24, 97-112

1. Why should we be reading the Bible differently than any other work of literature in history?

2. Explain the significance between owning a Bible, reading it, studying it, and applying it

3. What is an acrostic Psalm? Why was this written in this format (genre)?

4. Every verse in the 176 verses (except for 4 in NKJV) extol and exalt the Word of God. What is the significance of this in your life?

5. Who wrote Psalm 119?

6. Why evidence exists that might indicate that Ezra wrote Psalm 119?

7. What were some of the words that were used to denote the Scripture in Psalm 119?

8. Why does consistent Bible reading do more for your spiritual growth than anything else?

9. The Possibility of Bible Study

a. What are the implications of Psalm 119:27, 100

b. What is the implication of Deuteronomy 29:29?

c. It's language is earthy

1. Earthy language to describe heavenly things (anthropomorphism)

2. Read Psalm 119:3, 9, 25, 61, 70, 83, 103

3. What languages was the Old Testament written in?

4. What languages was the New Testament written in?

d. What about Human Teachers?

1. Who were the Gnostics and what was their heresy?

2. What was John saying in 2 John 2 reagrding them?

a. Spirit of God uses the Word of God to teach the People of God through Human Teachers (Ephesians 4:11-12)

b. What then is the role of the Holy Spirit in Bible study?

3. Read Acts 17:11. How does this impact your life today?

10. The Power of Bible Study (1 Thessalonian 2:13)

a. It brings salvation (1 Timothy 3:15)

b. It prepares you for life (2 Timothy 3:17)

c. It promotes growth (1 Peter 2:2)

d. It gives direction (Psalm 119:105)

e. It produces joy (Psalm 119:1, 162)

f. It provides victory