What are the benefits of reading the bible?
What does the bible teach us as seekers of truth, if we follow Jesus Christ?
If we stay in the bible and read it daily what does it do for us?
2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Hebrews 4:12
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Isaiah 55:11
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
John 5:39
39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,
John 6:63
63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.
John 17:17
17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
Luke 11:28
28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Psalm 12:6
6 And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
Romans 10:17
17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.