As someone who accepted Jesus Christ as a child, I could arguably claim that I have a firm grasp of Scripture. In my 34 church-going years, I have heard and rediscovered the stories contained in the pages of the Bible, studied the various themes throughout, and spent years listening to sermons, attending small groups, and working my way through all sorts of devotionals and Bible studies. Over the years, I have taught Bible lessons in various forums, memorized Scripture, participated in debates and discussions about Biblical topics, and read the Bible cover to cover. And yet, the more I dig and study, the more I discover how much there is still left to learn about God’s holy and inspired Word. I still find myself saying, “I don’t remember that being in there” or “Have I read that before?”
Some scholars have devoted their whole lives to reading and studying God’s Word. Let’s face it. It is easy sometimes to get intimidated by others who know so much more than we do. We may be tempted to just leave the studying and the digging to them. Let us not be satisfied with just knowing the stories. Let us ask questions and dig deeper ourselves. What an amazing journey we are missing out on if we do not make this effort, asking God to give us wisdom and understanding as we read. 
Whether you have been a Christian for many years or whether the Word of God is a new world you are just beginning to explore, I hope you are struck anew, as I am, at how much there is still left to learn. May it be the desire of your heart, as it is mine, to jump in and dig deeper, and see what God will show you.
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