Study Your Bible - Step 4 - part A

Good morning everyone!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!
   God's desire is to have an intimate, personal relationship with you.  You are not just an acquaintance or distant relative - you are His child.  This relationship will be increased and become stronger by studying the Bible as more and more is revealed to you.
   Hebrews 4:12 says that God's word is quick and powerful.  This means the Bible is more than a book, more than words on a page.  It is more that words spoken in ancient times. The Bible is relevant; it addresses the needs of today.
   2 Timothy 3:¹⁶ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  God's word has specific purpose as mentioned above.  Also, God's word is helps us in doctrine.
Jeremiah 31:³ The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
    Also Romans 5:⁸ But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
   God's word will point out our faults and convict us of sin and provide instructions on how to live.
 Ephesians 4:²⁶ “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold. ²⁸ Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
²⁹ Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ³⁰ And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
    Wow!  Does this hit us all right between the eyes!! Anger! Stealing! Work! Unwholesome talk! Speak of things that will benefit so we don't grieve the Holy Spirit.  Wow!  Powerful words.
   More to share tomorrow.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny