How to Study the Bible With Power – Sermon Audio 2613
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Tom Kent delivers a practical and spiritually charged sermon on how to study the Bible with power, emphasizing that true understanding comes not through human effort alone, but through the Holy Spirit's guidance. He begins by grounding the session in the urgency of the 'final crisis' and the need to be like Jesus—overcomers who endure through faith. The central message is that by the Holy Spirit, believers can understand God's Word, and this understanding is essential for spiritual survival. Kent outlines seven simple, Scripture-based steps: prayerfully prepare your heart, consider the text deeply, ask questions the Bible answers, compare spiritual things with spiritual, seek Jesus in every passage, consider the Spirit of Prophecy (especially Ellen White), and obey the truth in faith. He demonstrates the process live by studying Proverbs 3:5–6, inviting the audience to engage in prayer, reflection, and application. The session culminates in a powerful call to know, love, and obey God's Word, not just intellectually but relationally and practically.
True Bible study begins with a surrendered heart and a prayerful request for the Holy Spirit as your teacher.
Understanding Scripture requires more than reading—it demands considering, questioning, and meditating on the text.
Ask questions that the Bible itself answers to unlock deeper meaning and avoid personal interpretation.
Compare spiritual truths across Scripture to gain a fuller picture and avoid misinterpretation.
Every passage should point you to Jesus—seek His character, love, and faithfulness in the text.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Call to Teach All Nations and Prepare for the Final Crisis
“Jesus says, 'Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.'”
The Power of Beholding God's Glory in Scripture
“When we behold the glory of the Lord, we are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
The Foundation of Bible Study: Understanding the Truth
Kent shares how a quote from *Great Controversy* and *Spirit of Prophecy Volume 4* inspired his focus on disciplined Bible study. He contrasts the idea of merely 'knowing' Scripture with 'training the intellect' to grasp its truths, setting the stage for his seven-step method.
The Seven Steps to Studying the Bible with Power
“By the Holy Spirit, you can understand God's word.”
Living the Truth: From Understanding to Obedience
“The word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.”
“Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.”
“When we behold the glory of the Lord, we are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
“None but those who have trained the intellect to grasp the truths of the Bible will stand through the last great conflict.”
Host
Tom Kent
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Jesus Christ
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Holy Spirit
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Ellen White
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Proverbs 3:5-6
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2 Corinthians 3:18
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Spirit of Prophecy Volume 4
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2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
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Great Controversy
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Acts 8:34-35
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