To grow strong in faith, we all need the spiritual nourishment found in reading the Bible.
Talking Points:
- The pathway to success in life is to meditate on and observe God’s word. The Bible is God’s recipe for life. God has revealed in the Bible how he created the world to work. Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3
- While in training, an athlete will eat the right things in the right proportions, not to lose weight, but to achieve peak fitness. In the same way, the Bible nourishes and empowers us so that we can live life to the fullest. Psalm 119:105
- As the Bible comes to inform our perspective on every matter and becomes a constant part of our decision-making process, our sinful nature and lower desires are not allowed to lead our life.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is the longest time you have gone without food? How did that affect you physically?
- Tell us about your first Bible. When and how did you get it? What was it like? Do you still have it?
- Think of the last time you read your Bible. What did you read? What did you learn? Was there something you put into practice?
- Read Psalm 1:1-3. Discuss the promised benefits that come from knowing and applying God’s word to your life.
- Read Joshua 1:8. What does it mean to meditate on God’s word? How can you incorporate this practice into your life?
- Refer again to Joshua 1:8. Why is it important to apply, not just learn, what’s in the Bible? What might this look like in a practical issue in your life?
- Read James 1:21-25. What will the Bible accomplish in our lives? What is our role?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
