THE LIVING WORD – Weekly Bible Study on Twitter (@/Idomagirl)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness:” – 1st Tim3:16
“Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be
ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.” 2nd Tim 2:15
Topic Scripture References
Week 1 – Introduction Why Should We Study the Bible? 1st Tim 3:16
- For Transformation Rom 12:2; Col 1:10; Eph 4:22-24;
2nd Cor 3:18; Rom 8:9
- To grow in the knowledge of God, His John 17:3; 2nd Pet 3:17-18; Prov
son Jesus and His will 9:10; Psalm 119:11; Col 1:10
- To know who we are in Christ 2nd Cor 5:17; Rom 8:17; 1st Cor
12:27; Col 1:14; Rom 8:1; Col 3:12;
2nd Cor 1:21; Eph 2:1-10
- To build our faith & fight Rom 1:17; Gal 3:11; Heb 10:38;
encouragement. Heb 11: 6; Gal 2:16; 2nd Cor 5:17;
Matt 17:20; Joshua 1:9; Mark 10:27
- To grow in the Spirit and live a Luke 10:19; Col 1:13; Eph 2:1,5,6
victorious Christian life and exercise
dominion
What to do - James 1: 22-25; Col 3:16; 1st Cor 11:
Before you study: 1-2; 1st 4:16; John 6:63; Prov 4:20
- Pray; Have the right heart posture;
Create a conducive environment free
from distractions; Use proper study
materials.
During: Let the Holy Spirit lead; Focus; Take
notes, pray as led
After: Pray and obtain grace to be a doer not
just a hearer; Meditate; Speak the Word
(over your life, family etc); Apply it to your
life; Share the Word; Live the Word.
Week 2 God’s Plan of Salvation
- The problem (Sin) Gen 2: 17; Gen 3:4; 1Tim2:14
- Sin separates man from God Gen 2:17; Gen 5:5; James 2:26;
Isaiah 59: 1-2; James 1:14-16
- All men have sinned Rom 3:23; 1st John 1:10; Eph 2:1;
Gal 3:22; Rom 5:12
- The penalty for sin Rom 6:23; Matt 25:46
- The Gospel John 14:6; 1st Tim 2:4; 1st Cor 15:1-
5; Rom 1:16; Mark 1: 14-15; John 3:
16-17; John 3:36
Week 3 God’s Plan of Salvation (contd)
- The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:13; John 1:29; Rev 5:1-7
- The perfect sacrifice Lev 16:1-34; Heb 10:4; John 19: 31-
35
- The significance of the shed Blood Heb 9: 18-22; Heb 9: 11-15
- What must I do to be saved? (Believe Matt 4:17; Acts 2:38; John 3: 1-17;
that Jesus died for our sins and rose Acts 16: 30-31; Rom 10: 9-10; John
again, Repent and be born-again by 3:36
confessing with our mouths that
Jesus is Lord)
Week 4 The New Creation (Now that you are saved)
- The role of the Holy Spirit in salvation Titus 3:4-6; John 3:5-7; Romans
and building the new man 8:15-16; Gal 4:6; 1st John 3:4b
- The meaning of “The New Creation” 2nd Cor 5:17; Rom 6:5-6; Eph 4:20-
24; Gal 6:15
- What happens when we’re born Rom 8:1; Gal 3:11-14; Eph 4:17;
again? Eph 2:4-7; Col 1:13
- Building the new man Rom 8:5-8; Col 3:2; Rom 12:1-2;
(transformation via renewal of our Matt 5:13-16; Gal 5:22-23
minds) and bearing fruit.
Week 5 The Holy Spirit
- Who is the Holy Spirit? Gen 1:1-2; Rev 22:16-17; 2nd Cor
13:14; Mark 1:9-12; 2nd Cor 3:17;
Eph 4:20
- The Holy Spirit throughout the Gen 1:1-2; Num 11:16-17; 2nd Sam
scriptures 23:2; Isaiah 11:1-2; Ez 2:2-3; Mic
3:8; John 1:29-33; Luke 4:18; Acts
2:1-4; Rev 22:16-17
- The Holy Spirit and the ministry of Matt 1:20; Matt 3:16-17; Mark
Jesus 1:10; Matt 3:11; John 1:33; Luke
4:1; Luke 4:14; John 6:63; Matt
12:22-28; Acts 10:38; Rom 8:11;
1st Pet 3:18
John 14:16-18; John 14:26; John
- The Holy Spirit as The Promise of 15:26; John 16: 5-14; Acts 1:4-8;
Jesus Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:33
Week 6 The Holy Spirit (contd)
- The Holy Spirit and the believer Acts 2:1-4; Rom 8:16; 1st Cor 6:19-
20; John 14:16; Rom 5:5; 1st Cor
3:16; Acts 15:8; 1st Cor 2:11-12;
Rom 8:26-27; Eph 2:18
- Intimacy and communication the Luke 11:9-13; Jude 1:20; Rom 9:1;
Holy Spirit Rom 8:14; Acts 16: 6-7; Joel 2:28-
- Submission to the Holy Spirit 29; Acts 10:9-16
Eph 5:18; Rom 8:14; Gal 5:17-18
Week 7 The Holy Spirit (contd)
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1st Cor 12:7-11; Ist Cor 14: 1 & 39;
- Fruits of the Holy Spirit Gal 5:22
