#soap # John 05 ## Title: The Purpose of Reading the Bible ## Scripture: (John 5:39) “You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me,” (NET) ## Observation: Not long ago, someone asked a great question about the Bible. They asked, “Once I have finished reading through the Bible, what then?” My answer was simple, “Once you have finished the first time, you have the privilege of starting over.” The purpose of reading the Bible is not to accomplish a task, but to come to know God more. God has given us His Word. The Bible is the inerrant Word of God. Therefore, the more we dig, the more of Him we find. We read the Bible to know God more. ## Application: Read God’s Word slowly, expecting to find Him. You will find Him in ways you never knew possible and when you need Him the most. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for revealing Yourself to us through Your Word.