There are many factors as to why Bible study is important, but the number one and utmost factor is; Bible study brings people closer to God. It help people to know what God has planned for them and how God wants people to live their lives. It also helps people come to a better understanding about how much God loves them and wants them to be saved. Therefore, Bible study is the most important thing people can do with their lives.
Another really big reason that Bible study is important, and is as equally important as knowing God -- SALVATION. Not only does Bible study bring people closer to God, it also prepares people for SALVATION. The only way a person can come to the understanding that they even need SALVATION is through the Bible. This is the utmost reason why God designed the Bible, is so humanity can know that they need to be SAVED. Therefore, again, Bible study is the most important thing a person can do in life.
How do I have time for Bible study?
Now you say, "Okay, I sort of understand why I need to study the Bible, but my daily schedule is so chocked up with the cares of this this life, how do I find the time?"
There are some things that you can do to add daily Bible study to your busy and hectic schedule:
Wake up a little earlier in the mornings, just 15 minutes of Bible study can make a difference.
Maybe there is something you can eliminate in your schedule that isn't really that important, like going to the bingo hall or the casino.
On your daily jog or work out at the gym, instead of listening to music on your MP3 or IPod player, listen to the Bible.
Do it on the go. With today's technology many people are carrying hand held devices that are internet ready.
Plug in this website with your hand held device and do the studies provided on your lunch break, or at your kids soccer game. Get your kids involved and have them read the studies out loud on the way to their functions.
There are many things you can do to add Bible study to your life and get closer to God. You only need to pull your resources together and work it in.
The studies provided below is from a prophecy series called "Prophecies of Hope". It provides 26 short studies that revolve around the subjects of prophecy and salvation. It is believed by many Christians that true salvation can not come with out the understanding of prophecy. This series specifically focus on the two most confusing books in the Bible - Daniel and Revelation - and opens up to us how to understand it.
Please study these in the order they are given. If you try to skip around, you may not get a full understanding of the lessons.
