The Key of Keys | Session 3
Watch the training session video below. Make notes as you follow what Pastor Mark says. The workbook notes below correspond with the video session.
*Runtime: 11min01sec
Make sure to answer the questions below. If you are unsure refer back to the video. Bring your notes to the Online Chat session at the end of the week. If there are any questions or statements that stand out or the Holy Spirit implanted in your heart, highlight them to share with the group.
How has Scripture shaped your conversations with God?
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In what ways has the truth of Scripture impacted your life? How was God’s grace involved?
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2 Timothy 3:16–17 and Hebrews 4:12. What do these verses tell us about Scripture? What, then, makes the Bible unique from all other books?
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How do you feel about trying to read the whole Bible? Have you read it all before? If so, what did you learn through the process? If not, is there anything that is keeping you from trying it out?
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What’s your attitude toward Scripture? Do you see it as information to be gathered? As a tool? As a way to get to know God?
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How has the Bible helped you grow closer to God? What specific verses encourage you the most? Why do those passages have that effect on you and your relationship with God?
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How has the Holy Spirit helped you understand the Bible?
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In what ways have you experienced the resurrection power of the Spirit when you’ve read the Bible?
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How, practically, do you “get into God’s Word”? How have you experienced God’s presence as a result?
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Use the following questions to unpack the first chapter of the book of Ruth.
Ruth 1:1–22. What’s happening in this passage?
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What about this passage was significant to the original audience?
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What does this passage teach us about the character of God and humans?
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How can you apply the timeless principles from this passage to your life this week?
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How did you feel about this style of studying Scripture? How does it compare to other ways you’ve studied the Bible?
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What did God teach you through this exercise?
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STUDY | Use the method discussed in this session to study the Bible this week. If you don’t know where to start, finish reading the book of Ruth. Read a chapter a day and pray for the Holy Spirit to speak.
MEMORIZE | Pick one of the verses from this session to memorize this week. Write the verse on a card and put it where you’ll see it often and practice saying it multiple times a day.
DISCUSS | Sit down with Christians who are more mature in their faith than you this week. Ask them how Scripture has helped them grow closer to God and how they approach reading the Bible.
PRAY | Ask God for a heart for His Word. Every time you open the Bible this week, pray for the Spirit to speak and awaken your heart to hear His voice.
