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Four points that I truly believe are wonderful reasons to read the Bible.

Point 1: The Bible is not just a book.

The Bible is God’s Word. Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”

That means when we open the Bible, we are not just reading history or poetry—we’re encountering the living God.

Studying the Bible is how we hear God’s voice, understand God’s heart, and align our lives with God’s truth. Scripture is not just ink on a page—it’s a living force.

The Bible doesn’t just inform us—it pierces us, challenges us, and heals us. And that’s why it’s so important to study it with intention. Even the oldest stories in the Old Testament still speak to us today.

Romans 15:4 “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.”

From Genesis to Revelation, every word has a purpose. The Bible isn’t outdated—it’s timeless. And when we study it, we find hope, endurance, and wisdom.

Point 2: Studying the Bible Shapes Our Identity

In a world that constantly tells us who we should be, the Bible reminds us who we already are in Christ.

Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

So studying Scripture helps us replace lies with truth. It’s like spiritual recalibration. When anxiety, shame, or confusion creep in our mind, God’s Word anchors us back to truth.

Isn’t that beautiful? The Word of God doesn’t just teach—it refreshes. It revives weary hearts and brings joy to the broken. And that’s why we don’t just read it—we study it.

Point 3: Studying the Bible Equips Us for Life

2 Timothy 3:16–17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

That’s not just poetic—it’s practical.

So if Scripture is God-breathed—straight from God’s heart to ours—then it’s not just helpful, it’s essential. And when we begin to see the Bible that way, it changes how we approach it.

Studying the Bible equips us to make wise decisions, love others well, and persevere through trials. It’s our spiritual toolkit, and without it, we’re trying to build a life of faith with no blueprint to guide us.

Have you ever felt like you’re walking through fog in life? This verse reminds us that God’s Word doesn’t always give us the whole map—but it gives us the next step. And that’s often exactly what we need. The bible doesn’t just guide—it transforms, one step at a time.

Point 4: Studying the Bible Deepens Our Relationship with God

Studying the bible is how we walk with God—not blindly, but with clarity and purpose. Romans 12:2 “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

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Friends, today we are discussing dry bones and dark valleys.

Let’s begin with Ezekiel 37:1-5, "The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. And he said to me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' And I answered, 'O Lord God, you know.' Then he said to me, 'Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live'".

In Christianity, the vision of dry bones in Ezekiel symbolizes God's power to revive and restore what seems dead or hopeless. In particular, the scripture of dry bones is a symbolic representation of the restoration of Israel at that biblical time, and today it represents individual spiritual renewal for believers. The dry bones, which initially were a scene of despair, are brought to life by God's breath, signifying hope, resurrection, and the promise of new life through faith.

Sometimes, God sends us into spaces of dead, dry, and dark places. But our mandate, as His Children, is to be light and to speak life into the dead, dry, defeated, and forgotten areas in life. Because without God’s Word, there is no spiritual resurrection.

We are to speak encouragement, hope, and faith into seemingly hopeless situations or into the lives of people who feel spiritually dead or broken. It's all about actively using words to bring about healing, restoration, and new beginnings when faced with despair or stagnation. And as we can see in the Bible, God has provided a scripture of hope and encouragement for every valley and dry season that we may experience in this life.

And along with encouraging words, God has given us the grace to help ourselves and to help others. My friends, the gifts, talents, and abilities that our Father has placed inside of us are not for our benefit and self-exaltation, but the gifts and talents that are buried inside of each one of us are to be used to glorify God and help others. Through our words and actions, God uses our gifts to build up the old and breathe life into the worn-down things.

We should boldly speak life over spiritually dry areas because we believe it to be true, not because we are hoping it will come true.