Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 3:16; Matt. 4:4; 1 Pet. 2:2; John 6:63; 4:24; Eph. 6:17-18a; Isa. 55:2b; Jer. 15:16; Rev. 2:7; Col. 3:16
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The basic knowledge of the Bible :
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Every word in the bible is the breathing out of God, we need to use our faith to receive completely every word in the Bible—2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Rev. 22:18-19.
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The central thought of the Bible : for the testimony of Jesus Christ—John 5:39.
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As the word of life, the Bible is God's explanation, definition and expression – 1:1-4 :
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The word of the Bible being the expression and definition of God Himself.
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The Bible as God's word being the breath of God—2 Tim. 3:16.
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The Bible being the Lord's word is our life and food – Matt. 4:4; 1 Pet. 2:2.
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Receiving nourishment, supply and life from the Lord's word—John 6:63.
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As newborn babes, long for the guileless milk of the word—1 Pet. 2:2.
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The Bible being the Lord's words are spirit and life—John 6:63.
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We can receive and enjoy this word of life by pray-reading the Lord's word :
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Contacting God Himself by pray-reading the Lord's word—Eph. 6:17-18a.
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Enjoying God as food by pray-reading the Lord's word—Isa. 55:2b; Rev. 2:7.
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How to pray-read the word of God—Eph. 6:17-18a.
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Pray-read by using the spirit.
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Pray-read with the saints.
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The four keys to pray-reading.