The Benefits of Studying Scripture
“Delighting in God’s Word is delighting in God Himself.”
Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years. – Charles Spurgeon
The Bible is shallow enough for a child not to drown, yet deep enough for an elephant to swim. – Saint Augustine
Where one man reads the Bible, a hundred read you and me. – DL Moody 1
To study the Bible is to draw near to the living God. Scripture is not merely informative—it is divine revelation, breathed out by God and sufficient for all things pertaining to life and godliness (2 Tim. 3:16–17; 2 Pet. 1:3). Through it, we come to truly know the God who has made Himself known—not through emotion or speculation, but through His Word.
As Jeremiah declares, “Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me…” (Jer. 9:24). This knowledge is not abstract—it is covenantal, personal, and transformative. In the pages of Scripture, we behold the glory of Christ, are conformed to His image, and are sanctified by truth (John 17:17; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18).
When we open our Bibles we enter holy ground. This is where God speaks, Christ is revealed, and the Holy Spirit works. It is in this sacred encounter that we are equipped for every good work (2 Tim 3:17)—to live, serve, and worship God to the glory of God alone. As we combine Scripture with prayer, we align our hearts with the will of God—a powerful combination through which God delights to answer prayer according to His perfect wisdom and purposes. “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us” (1 John 5:14).
8 Life-Changing Benefits of Studying God’s Word
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105
1. Guidance for Every Step
God’s Word shows us how to walk faithfully each day.
Psalm 119:105 – “A lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
2. Wisdom and Insight
Scripture opens our understanding beyond human knowledge.
Psalm 119:98–100 – “Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies; I have more insight than all my teachers.”
3. Strength to Resist Temptation
God’s Word equips us to stand firm against sin and temptation.
Psalm 119:11 – “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
4. Joy and Delight
Meditating on God’s Word fills the heart with true joy.
Psalm 119:14,16 – “I have rejoiced in your testimonies… I will delight in your statutes.”
5. Comfort and Hope
Scripture reassures us of God’s faithfulness, even in trials.
Psalm 119:50,114 – “This is my comfort… You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.”
6. Protection from Deception
The Word teaches discernment and exposes every false way.
Psalm 119:104 – “Through your commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.”
7. Spiritual Growth and Transformation
Daily engagement with Scripture renews our hearts and shapes Christlike character.
Psalm 119:97 – “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.”
8. Equipped for Every Good Work
God’s Word prepares us to glorify Him in every part of life.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable… that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Dive In Today!
Open the Word, let it speak, and watch God transform your heart, mind, and life!
Conclusion: The Treasure of God’s Word
The Bible is no ordinary book—it is the living and active Word of the living God (Heb. 4:12). In it, we find Christ, we hear the Father’s voice, and we are led by the Spirit. Every page points us to His glory and eqworuips us to live for Him.
When we neglect the Word (reading and studying) we starve our spirits. However, as we dig into Scripture, we feast on truth, strength, and hope that will never fail and we are becoming more and more equipped.
So take the time and open your Bible with expectation. Come hungry, humble and with purpose, knowing that God will graciously meet you in His Word and as you study the Word of Christ, Scripture unveils the glory of Christ, which is bright, holy, and transforming.
2 Cor 3:18: And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
And in that “beholding” we are changed – Glory to God!