True transformation doesn’t come from simply knowing the Bible—it comes from knowing the God behind it. In this message, we explore how reading scripture as a spiritual discipline is about more than gaining knowledge or following rules; it's about drawing closer to the heart of God. Through honest reflection, personal story, and powerful passages like Jeremiah 9 and Hosea 6, this message challenges us to move from religion to relationship. Come discover how God’s Word not only reveals His character but invites us into a deeper love, identity, and obedience rooted in who He truly is.

Group Discussion Questions

1. What does it look like to read Scripture with the goal of knowing God, rather than just gaining knowledge or checking a spiritual box? How have you approached Scripture in the past, and has that focus shifted over time?

2. Jeremiah 9:23–24 emphasizes understanding and knowing God as the only thing worth boasting about. What practices help you deepen your understanding of God’s character? What tends to get in the way?

3. The sermon suggested that Scripture acts like a mirror, revealing not just who God is but who we are. Can you share a time when reading Scripture helped you see something in yourself more clearly? How did that moment impact you?

4. Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. How can your Scripture reading move from head knowledge to heart transformation that affects your relationships with others?