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  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?

  Taylor Janson replied 1 hour, 13 minutes ago 140 Members · 140 Replies

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  Michael Nickerson

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  06/20/2025 at 08:05

  1. Knowing and loving God

  2. Growing up in God

  3. Serving God

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  Mitchell Adkins

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  06/12/2025 at 23:51

  I believe that we should first know God to understand the depth of His love for us. We must know Him to understand how we must live our lives in a way that is pleasing to Him. Loving Him, to me, is simply living a life according to His will, the way it is laid out for us in the Bible.

  I believe growing in God is number two. We learn His will, how to be a model Christian, what is required of us as Christians, how to alter our behavior and thoughts to be more righteous, and how to lead by example to bring others to faith.

  Finally, it essential to serving God. If we do not know and love Him, if we do not grow in faith, it would be impossible to serve Him. If we do not know what it is that is required of us or have a firm understanding of the Bible, how can we (in good faith) bring others to Him? Our understanding helps us lead a life that sets a good example for others to follow. Ultimately, leading others to Him.

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  Katherine Barton

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  05/23/2025 at 21:19

  I would prioritize them as follows:

  1. First, We must keep God’s Word at the center of our intellectual, emotional, and volitional activity. This includes diligently teaching God’s Word to our children and others, modeling it always in our actions. We must be certain to make His Word a part of every aspect of our lives. We must express our love for God in all we say and do.

  2. Next, We must know <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”>who our God is. He is <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”>unique. He <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”>alone is God. These factors state the importance of knowing all about our God through thoroughly studying His Word to reveal Him to us more and more.

  3. Finally, we must<b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”> love the Lord our God with our entire being: our soul, heart, and strength. By already knowing God, we naturally are commanded to love Him absolutely.

  These components comprise our diligent commitment so that we may know and/or love God.

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  Beth Ann Griffin

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  05/22/2025 at 01:36

  Out of the three reasons given, I would prioritize them in this way. 1) Knowing and loving God, that relationship of love needs to be there, your heart longs for him like David’s, he stirs your soul, you want to know everything about him plus more and you love him with every beat of your heart. 2) Growing up in God I think this can go in a couple of ways, I was raised in a Christian household, my Uncle has a doctorate in religion, so I knew the Lord and grew up in the church. Second way is growing in maturity, learning as you study, reflect, pray. You grow up on that “Milk” Peter is talking about, and that comes with setbacks, accomplishments, and through the study of God’s word we gain wisdom on our life long journey. And finally, 3) in order to serve God you need to LOVE and GROW! And not only love God but have a love for those around you the same way God loves them. Why not start serving God by inviting them on your path? Show them how to start their own walk with God, reach out into the community and see where you can reach God’s people and those that need God. Pray that God will show you where he wants you to connect others to him.

  Blessings

  Beth

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  Naoko Summers

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  05/19/2025 at 20:21

  I think “knowing and loving God” is the first priority as by knowing and loving God will fuel our desire to grow and serve.

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