Lesson 2 - Preparing Your Heart to Study: Learning to Study God's Word for Yourself

What should happen in our hearts before we begin studying God's Word?

Lesson 2 helps students understand that Bible study begins with more than an open Bible. Through Scripture and guided activities, students consider the attitudes that prepare the heart to hear, understand, and respond to what God has said.

In this lesson, students will:

• Recognize the importance of approaching Scripture with humility and teachability
• Consider how prayer prepares the heart for Bible study
• Identify attitudes that can interfere with hearing God's Word
• Practice preparing their hearts before beginning personal Bible study

Your download includes:

• Complete Teacher Edition PDF
• Corresponding Student Edition PDF
• KJV Scripture throughout
• Guided discussion and discovery activities
• “A Remembrance Stone” takeaway
• “What Did You Discover for Yourself?” reflection
• “One Faithful Step” activity for continued study

Designed primarily for ages 13–18, this lesson can be used in Sunday School, Christian school, homeschool, youth ministry, small groups, or discipleship settings.

This lesson is part of the 15-lesson Learning to Study God's Word for Yourself curriculum from One Faithful Step Publishing. It can be taught independently or as part of the complete course.

KJV Scripture throughout.

Look Closer. Grow Deeper. Walk Faithfully.