John 15:4-5
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
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Brief Overview:
Jesus tells us to remain in Him, attached to Him, taking our nourishment from Him. It is by spending time in His word that we remain connected and grow.
Key Points:
The Holy Spirit will guide you and allow you to gain insight even if you do not understand everything you read.
It doesn’t have to be difficult. The 5 questions of the Discovery Bible study method provide a simple guideline.
The more familiar we become, the more we grow to love His word.
Common Questions:
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Don’t be discouraged if you struggle to understand the Bible, you are not alone! First of all, be encouraged, that the same Holy Spirit of God who wrote the Bible lives in each person who trusts in Christ. So, you can understand what you need to. Even if you don’t understand everything, you can understand enough to shape your life and love of God. Focus on applying what you do understand and then seek understanding for what you don’t.
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You can follow the Discovery Bible Study method described in the Abide module. Simply ask the 5 questions when you read a section of scripture each day. It is helpful to have a Bible reading plan. There are countless plans available.
