#133: Study the Word of God

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• This sermon emphasizes the vital role of studying the Word of God in shaping a life that is pleasing to God, especially for the young. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:15, the apostle Paul’s exhortation to Timothy highlights that the goal of study is not human approval but divine approval. Timothy, who was likely converted as a teenager, was encouraged to become a diligent student of Scripture so that he might rightly divide the word of truth and serve God without shame. This establishes a foundational principle: anyone who desires to be used by the Lord must be rooted in the disciplined study of God’s Word.

  The sermon explains that study begins with humility. To study is to admit personal inadequacy and a need for divine wisdom. King Solomon exemplifies this posture when, at only twenty years of age, he acknowledged his inability to lead God’s people and asked for an understanding heart. God’s wisdom is revealed to those who first recognize their limitations and seek instruction. Many adults later regret not acquiring wisdom earlier, realizing that much pain could have been avoided through godly understanding.

  Studying Scripture also functions as a safeguard against trouble. One cannot easily fall into gossip, idleness, or sin when occupied with purposeful learning. Paul’s instruction to the Thessalonians to “study to be quiet” shows that disciplined focus promotes order and spiritual maturity. Moreover, study develops self-control and discipline—qualities especially crucial for young people. Modern neurological insights confirm that adolescents are still developing the brain regions responsible for decision-making and impulse control, reinforcing the wisdom of grounding youth in Scripture.

  The sermon concludes by highlighting the profound benefits of studying God’s Word: clarity, peace, moral purity, and spiritual understanding. As Psalm 119 declares, God’s Word brings light, wisdom, and peace. Ultimately, studying Scripture cultivates humility, discipline, and wisdom unto salvation, equipping the young to live godly, stable, and fruitful lives before God.