SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION - "CORE VALUE: STUDY" - JOSHUA 1:7-8; II TIMOTHY 3:16-17

Series: In Your Assignment

Sermon Title: Core Value: Study

Texts: Joshua 1:7–8, 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (KJV)Theme: Hidden Manna

🌟 Main Message:

Study is not just academic—it’s spiritual.Studying God’s Word is a core value that helps us stay on course, understand who we are, and grow into who God has called us to be.

🔑 Core Value Defined:

Core values are the beliefs that shape how you live, love, lead, and learn. “Study” is one of those values because it feeds your faith and anchors your actions.

1. CRUCIAL TO STAYING THE COURSE (Joshua 1:7–8)

“Meditate day and night... then thou shalt make thy way prosperous...”

🧭 What It Means:

God told Joshua to stay focused on His Word in order to succeed. Study isn’t just for school—it’s for survival and success in life and faith. It’s how we stay on course.

💡 For Christians:

• God’s Word is your GPS. Study keeps you from turning left into doubt or right into distraction.

• Meditating on Scripture keeps your heart strong and your mind focused.

💬 For Everyone:

• Life is full of choices—study helps you pick the right path at the crossroads.

• Even if you don’t know the Bible, start by reading what wise, life-giving words say about purpose and peace.

🛠 Practical Application:

• Read one verse a day and reflect: “How can I live this today?”

• Start a spiritual journal with questions, not just answers.

2. CRUCIAL TO SELF-DISCOVERING (2 Timothy 3:16)

“All scripture... is profitable... for reproof and correction...”

🧭 What It Means:

The Bible isn’t just about God—it’s also a mirror. It reveals who we are, what needs healing, and where we need direction.

💡 For Christians:

• Study helps you uncover where you’re off track—and how to course correct.

• It's not about guilt—it's about growth.

💬 For Everyone:

• You don’t have to figure life out alone. God’s Word offers clarity in a confusing world.

• Studying Scripture is like reading your own manual—it helps you understand your design and purpose.

🛠 Practical Application:

• Ask the Word tough questions: “What does this say about my attitude, choices, or habits?”

• Use a Bible app or devotion that focuses on personal development through Scripture.

3. CRUCIAL TO GROWING (2 Timothy 3:17)

“That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

🧭 What It Means:

Growth in God isn’t automatic. Study equips you with tools for good works. It builds spiritual muscle and prepares you for your assignment.

💡 For Christians:

• You don’t grow by accident. You grow by discipline and devotion.

• Studying prepares you to serve, speak, and stand in your calling.

💬 For Everyone:

• Growth requires roots. Just like a palm tree, if you want to go up, you have to grow down first.

• Study is your foundation for purpose and resilience.

🛠 Practical Application:

• Commit to learning something new about God or yourself each week.

• Join a Bible class, group study, or mentorship circle where growth is mutual.

🏗 Bonus Insight:

Like a palm tree, your root system (study) must grow deep before your trunk (character) and fronds (impact) can rise high. Study is how we anchor ourselves to withstand storms and carry fruit.

🏠 Visual Analogy: Squatter’s Rights vs. Spiritual Possession

Don’t let the enemy “squat” on your territory because you’ve neglected to study and claim what’s yours. Study is how you maintain ownership of the promises God gave you.

✨ Final Encouragement:

God’s Word is Hidden Manna—spiritual food, available daily for those who seek it.Study is how you eat.And what you feed grows.

📚 Don’t just read the Word—let it read you.