In the spiritual realm, the opposite of ignorance is not knowledge, it's obedience.

There's an old saying that nothing good happens fast. I don't know if that's altogether true, but it does have some bearing on Bible study.

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.

The goal is not to make you a smarter sinner but to make you like the Savior.

The Bible was written not to satisfy your curiosity but to help you conform to Christ's image.

It's a sin to bore people with the Bible.