Why Study the Word?

I learned this principle from an older woman Linda Rogers who came to teach us at a women’s retreat at my church. She shared about the wisdom that can be found in the Bible. Here are some scriptures about that wisdom: 

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding. For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold. She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares to her. Proverbs 3: 13-15 New American Standard Bible 

For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared to her. Proverbs 8:11 New King James Version

How much better to get wisdom than gold. And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.Proverbs 16: 16 NASB

The beginning of wisdom is Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 New International Version 

This is what Linda Rogers asked us… If someone came to you and told you that in your backyard were buried tons of rubies, gold, and silver jewels, what would you do? Now, it is not a question as to whether they are there; it is 100% sure that they are buried in your back yard, What would you do? Would you wait a month? or a week? or a day? or a minute?No! You would call your husband and tell him there is buried treasure in your yard, you would rent a backhoe from Home Depot and you would start digging RIGHT NOW! **

So it is with the Word of God- within the Bible are HIDDEN ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM just waiting for you to dig out. So why wait? Why not start digging for the treasure? 

One of my favorite ways to dig for that treasure is by using a Bible app called My Sword Bible (https://www.mysword.info/download-mysword) which gives the Hebrew and Greek root words and their meaning. I call this BIBLE EXCAVATING. Exploring the root of a word in the Bible helps you dig for deeper treasure hidden in the Word. It’s my favorite ! It is so much fun! There is so much fun awaiting you as you study His Word this way! 

My tab called “Feasting” is dedicated to HOW to study the Word. I’ll give you Bible study tips and share what I have learned. Hopefully, it will inspire you to DIG DEEPER and start some BIBLE EXCAVATING ! 

In His love,

Suzanne 

** Biblical Womanhood seminar, Power point, Section “Discovering Treasures in God’s Word” page 3, by Linda Rogers January 6, 2006