Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.— Psalms 119:105
I was rushing out of the house for a Women’s Bible Study and couldn’t find the book we were studying. I hollered to my husband, “Where’s the book for my Bible study?” He replied, “Wouldn’t that be your Bible?” His question made me think about the last time I went to a Bible study where we only went through Scripture. It actually made me wonder where my Bible was even located as I now mostly use the Bible application on my smart phone.
There are so many wonderful books that are full of wisdom. But we can never let the dust settle on our Bibles, the absolute source for knowledge and wisdom that can only be found in God’s Word. I recently overheard a conversation of two women talking about one of these scholars and writers and listened to one of them proclaim, “He doesn’t need to use the Bible. He uses logic”. This type of thinking is so pervasive in our culture as evidence by our Bibles getting pushed to the back of the bookshelf and over run by our own fallible “truth”.
Or sometimes I find when I go to God’s word it is used to support my own ideals, political views, etc. I can sit and listen to folks argue all types of political, theological, and philosophical “truths” and use the Bible to support the view points on all sides. It often leaves me spinning and confused.
Until next time, please join me in dusting off the Bible and placing it as “a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path.”
Dr. Beth Ackerman is the Associate Dean, School of Education, at Liberty University. To learn more about Liberty University, click here.
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Comments
I, too, went through a period of time when I was reading mostly other Bible studies w/o using the Bible much. Other books can give us a greater perspective and cause to ponder, but nothing can ever replace His Word.
Beth,
I find your observation “right on”, unfortunately. It is so easy to get caught up in the latest best seller and yet we know, the true “best seller” over the centuries is the Bible. I thought I’d share the acrostic that goes with B.I.B.L.E. – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
WOW how true. i was starting to use my phone app but i am going to stick to my Bible…
This is exactly the kind of daily devotional that I LOVE to receive. It is inspiring. It educates & informs. It changes & corrects behavior. Keep up the great work. Be blessed!
I agree that so many Bible studies now do not really study the scripture much but focus on what someone has written in a book and shares each others ideas on what the author means. I just joined a Bible study a few months ago and I am about to give it up because I am simply not getting “God” teachings out of it. I want to study God’s word not what some author has written and determined what the scripture means. Thank you so much for writing your comments.
This is exactly why I love Precept Bible Studies. The only book you really need for an inductive bible study is God’s Word. It teaches the faith, corrects error, sets direction for your life, and trains you in good living (righteousness). 2 Tim 3:16 Phillips
You can find a class on their website. It’s a challenge at first to learn this method of study, but the payoff is so worth the struggle to learn.
I agree with what you have said, about how we are using the Bible. I think a lot of people see it as a history book, using it to “prove a point”. I, however, am new to the Bible and I enjoy reading it as if I were reading a novel. There are days when I am troubled and just reading from the point that I left off is a comfort to me. I also agree with Brenda.
I cannot help but remember the song I sang as a child, THE BIBLE Yes thats the book for me……do children learn this song anymore, they should be singing it and sharing it…..
I too think that today, we use our smartphones and etc.. I wanted to do some bible studing the other day when i open the bible i was fighting with my flesh. I mean I ( my spirit man ) wanted to get deep into the word but my flesh wasnt having it, i was distracted by cell phones, kids, everything u name it. Im interested in starting a home bible study for women. I have alot of ppl ask me for advise. I need strategies to remember bible scriptures. Please help.
I heard this once and never forgot it….B I B L E…..Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth it is the best book ever……Also loving Jesus Calling bly Sara Young…..a Wonderful devotional!!