Why is  the Bible Important?
     When tempted by Satan, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of  the mouth of God.”   

     2 Timothy 3:16 says that all of the Bible is inspired by God.

 How to know the Bible . . .
      1. Hear it - “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ”   
          (Romans 10:17)

      2. Read it - “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of prophecy, and
          heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.”   
          (Revelation 1:3)

      3. Study it - “The Bereans ‘were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they
          received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether
          these things were so.’ ”(Acts 17:11)  
               Bible study is more than just reading the Bible; it involves careful observation,
          interpretation, and application. Reading gives you the overall picture, but study helps you
          think, learn, and apply what you read to your life.  
          (2 Tim.2:15)

      4.  Memorize it - “How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to
           Thy word….Thy word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against
           Thee.”              
           (Psalm 119:9,11)

     5.  Meditate On it - “How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the
          wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in
          the law of the Lord, and in His law He meditates day and night.  And he will be like a
          tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf
          does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.” 
          (Psalm 1:1-3)