Scripture is Profitable | God Breathed | Nathan Wood

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Help you know that you can trust that the Bible you have today is the word of God and reliable. 
Help you understand that regularly engaging with the Word of God will radically change your life.

1. Profitable through Teaching
2.Profitable through Reproof and Correction
3. Profitable for Training in Righteousness

Slide: the Bible
Teaches Us
Convicts Us
Restores Us
Trains Us

Tips:
-The Gospels are always a good place to start reading
-Set a goal. Try for 10-15 minutes a day to start.
-Make it a discipline.
-Comprehension not completion
-Find a translation that works for you
-NLT, ESV, CSB, NKJV

How to Read
-Start with Prayer
-SOAP Method
-Scripture - Read whatever your chosen text is
-Observation: Ask questions about the text (who, what, where, when, why). Focus on repeated words, commands, and themes.
-Application - Reflect on how the verse applies to your life today.
-Prayer - Pray that God to seal the deal

Helpful Tools
-Bible App
-Enduring Word Commentary Online
-Dwell Bible App
-Get a Study Bible