How would you prioritize the three reasons given in this lesson for studying the Bible: “It is essential to knowing and loving God;” “It is essential for growing up in God;” and “It is essential to serving God”? What is the basis for how you prioritize them?

[Austin]

First priority for me is “knowing and loving God”. Without the desire to know God I wouldn’t have them love I have for Him now. Knowing and loving Him leads to wanting more of Him. Wanting more is having a hunger that only can be satisfied by growing in a relationship with Him, there by wanting to serve Him more and more. Leading back to Knowing God more; it’s a beautiful spiral that continually grows out.

[Austin]

I would prioritize them in the order that list in the question.

1. Knowing and loving God.

2. Growing up in God.

3. Serving God.

I think it so important to know and have love in Him so that we know why we would like to grow up in Him. However, the step 1 is an ongoing process, we may spend our whole life to know and love God. As we grow up in Him, we know how to serve others in His name, imitate like Him.

In fact, I would say these three reasons are all ongoing process that deserve us to spend whole life on them.

[Austin]

I would prioritize the three reasons for studying the Bible in the following order:

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2. The foundation of our faith is a personal relationship with God. Without knowing Him through His Word, we cannot truly love Him (John 17:3). Studying the Bible allows us to understand His character, will, and love for us. A strong relationship with God then naturally leads to spiritual growth and service.

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4. Once we know and love God, we need to grow in our faith (2 Peter 3:18). The Bible provides wisdom, correction, and guidance (2 Timothy 3:16-17) that help us mature spiritually, enabling us to live according to His will. Growth in God strengthens our faith and prepares us for effective service.

5. <strong data-start=”820″ data-end=”857″>”It is essential to serving God.”

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6. Service is a natural outgrowth of knowing and loving God and growing in Him. When we study the Scripture, we are equipped for every good work (Ephesians 2:10, 2 Timothy 3:17). service should be rooted in a deep knowledge of and love for God; otherwise, it can become an empty duty rather than joyful obedience.

[Austin]

What? How? Why?

The what, how, and why of life. The answer to the history’s greatest question.

[Austin]

I crave God’s Word so I can grow in him spiritually. Which leads to me knowing and loving God more. Therefore I want to please God by serving him.