The Bible was written not to satisfy your curiosity but to help you conform to Christ's image. Not to make you a smarter sinner but to make you like the Saviour. Not to fill your head with a collection of biblicalfacts but to transform your life.

You teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are.

You focus on the depth of your relationship [with God]; let Him determine the scope of your ministry

So the first reason for studying Scripture is that it is a means of spiritual growth. There is none apart from the Word. It is God's primary tool to develop you as an individual.

Vision without integrity is not mission - it's manipulation.

Jesus never discipled one-on-one.

God is not looking for more stars; He's looking for more servants.