HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE WEEK 1: PREREQUISITE ONE - 2026 09 19

New Beginnings/New Lens Podcast Script/ September 19, 2026 INTRODUCTION (1 minute long) [Upbeat intro music of New Beginnings Instrumental fades in] HOST (Willie): Welcome to all 52 countries worldwide!! This is “New Beginnings/New Lens”. I’m your host, Willie Glaster. Catch this podcast every Saturday morning, starting at 10 a.m. Central Time! The show is available on my YouTube Channel @NBNLElevate, Facebook Live, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Spotify and many other social media outlets! By the way, don’t forget to grab your Bible! Today’s show is a start of a new 11-part series: How to Study Your Bible. The author is Thomas D. Lea. Week One- One Prerequisite. Dr. Lea lays out the framework for handling Scripture accurately, along with basic tools every believer need for an active routine. The primary emphasis of the first week centers on moving away from passive reading to intentional observation. Question: What would you say, if a person said this: “I’ve been kind to people all my life. I’ve been a good father/mother and husband/wife. I go to church when I can - like Easter, Mother’s Day, etc. Surely God will let me into Heaven!” SEGMENT 1: Week One – Day 1/2 - Being a Child of God (25 Minutes long) Read 1 Corinthians 2:6 - 16 Read from the book pages 12– 15, 18. 1. Some people study the Bible, but for the wrong reasons 2. Some people have good intentions in the world, but they still do not study the bible 3. There are lots of reasons to be eager to study God’s word [Break: Everything Must Change by Oleta Adams on YouTube] WILLIE: Welcome back! This is New Beginnings New Lens podcast with your host Willie Glaster SEGMENT 2: Eagerness and Teachable Attitude – Day 3 (20 minutes) Read page 17. What are the three factors that destroy a teachable attitude? Read Mark 4:1 - 20 Contemporary English Version. 1. The road = 2. The rocky ground = 3. The thorns = Note from a commentary: Read printout about the parable. With a better understanding, how would you respond to the earlier question? Do the handout Prayer of Salvation CLOSING SEGMENT (at the 48-minute mark): Last Words WILLIE: [Outro music fades in] Next week’s show: Week One – Prerequisite – Dependence & Discipline. Bible Verse(s): 2 Timothy 2:15 & Psalm No. 1. If you’ve received Christ or been encouraged by the podcast, please share! Email me at bmscc2012@gmail.com. You can text via What’s App at: 210-544-0712. Third, go to my website at www.bmslive1.com. There, you can watch past episodes on the BMSLive1 channel. Well folks, that’s all for today’s episode. I’m Willie Glaster, reminding you that every day, you have a chance to elevate your experience with the Lord! [Music swells and fades out] Additional Notes: Sermon Topic: BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH Rev. Willie A. Glaster, Jr. Date: June 20, 2009 Please let us stand together and join with me in Scripture as we go to the Gospel According to Mark 4: 14 - 20 I will be reading from the (New King James Version) of the Bible. Secondary Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: 16 - 17. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do (New Living Translation). LET US PRAY I. Introduction. (**Spend 3 minutes) Before someone starts at their first military assignment, one must go through Basic Training. Before someone starts in their occupation, one must spend time in preparation and go through orientation. As we examine this story, there are four items I want to share with you this morning as your hearts are meditating on the Word of God. II. Examination. (**Spend 12 minutes) A. The SOWER (Jesus Christ) and the SEED (Word of God). B. WAYSIDE GROUND OR HARD PATH. C. STONY GROUND. If the Father is the Vinedresser and Christ is the Vine, then we, as true disciples, true believers are Branches. A branch is simply a bit of wood brought forth by the vine for the one purpose of serving it in bearing its fruit. D. THORNY GROUND. Three things the Word is choked and becomes unfruitful—Worldly anxiety, Lure of riches, and the craving for other things: Branches must abide—that is to remain, dwell, endure, last, to persevere, stand firm, to remain alive. There is no strain or effort. All a branch does is rest. If we want joy, then, we have to trust and obey; sink ourselves into the True Vine. We must realize that we can’t do it all by ourselves. E. GOOD GROUND. Three things required: Hear the Word, Receive the Word, bring forth much abundant fruit . The definition of the word fruit is this: a natural product of a relationship between the vine and the branch. III. Conclusion. INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP