Why study the bible you ask? "I don't have time; I'm too busy", or do you think being a Christian is in name only? Think again. God asks us to study his word, because it helps us with our Christian growth and helps us get to know God and His Word. I like this site that goes into good detail, why studying the bible is so important: Too Busy To Study God's Word. Saying you're a Christian isn't enough. You must be willing to take the time to invest in your spiritual growth as well. After all...God isn't too busy for us, so why are we too busy for him?

• Studying the bible develops an appetite for God's word and allows for spiritual growth.(Psalm 90:12)
• By feeding on God's word we will become mature Christians. As believers we have a hunger that can only be satisfied by God's word, anything else will leave us feeling hungry.Matthew 4:4
• Studying the bible gives us the opportunity to know God and to reveal His character: God is not an inanimate object but a living God. As believers we should know God on a much more personal level then the world..(Ephesians 3:19)
• Studying the bible helps us know the truth: As students of the bible, we must not trust the authority of man, but search the scriptures to see what God says. We must study the bible with diligence and prayer.(2 Tim 3:15-17 NLT) Source: Grace Points Let's start the New Year on a new foot, join the Read Through the Bible Group to participate!