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Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.
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It is through the Bible study that God speaks to us. Through the fellowship that we speaks to others (believers or unbelievers) about Christ. We talk to God in prayer.
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Bible study or studying the Bible, it’s God’s way to communicate his truths, his commands, his knowledge, his will, etc to us.
Fellowship, it’s the way we talk about God to our fellow christian brothers and sisters, and to nonbelievers.
Praying, it’s the way God provided for us to communicate with him. -
God speaks by the Holy Spirit through bible study, fellowship and prayer
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I found that joining a Bible Study was a very significant step for me. The Bible is less intimidating when it is read in a group setting, with life applications and conversations. This is a great foundational step for anyone who might feel overwhelmed with the bible in its entirety. I felt more confident and learned from so many others who were more mature in their spiritual walk. Starting in a bible study also encouraged me to read more on my own. I would reference other translations or books to gain the full picture of the reading. It was the elementary level that walked me into upper levels of thought and communication. Once armed with the knowledge of his Word, I was far better prepared to have discussions and conversations with others.
The Bible definitely comes alive to you the more you read it. I also found that a 6am study group that flowed into devotions, was excellent at grounding me in my time with Jesus. I feel like it is my alone time and that is when I can read and still myself to marinade in his word. That is also when I can hear him speak to me. -
If we start with Prayer as our primary form of Spiritual communication then the rest falls into place. When we pray we are talking (communicating) with God. When we start a Bible study with prayer we are inviting the Holy Spirit into the study to open our hearts and minds to the subject of the study and showing us how to lovingly discuss our different points of view. Having fellowship with other believers (Christians) helps you to know that you are not alone. You know that they are also praying and doing Bible study to deepen (mature) their relationship with God.