1. To obey the command of God to study the Bible (2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:5).
2. To grow in knowledge (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18).
3. To grow closer to God and increase faith (Rom. 10:17).
4. To become a more effective teacher (Heb. 5:13-6:1).
5. To be with Jesus and let Jesus be your teacher (John 6:45; Eph. 4:20-21).
6. To be with and associate with the best people on earth (1 John 4:7-8; Heb. 10:24-25).
7. To become stronger (Psa. 119:165; 2 Pet. 1:5-11).
8. To feed my soul (Jer. 15:16; Psa. 119:103).
9. To find answers (Psa. 119:99; John 7:17).
10. To overcome sin (1 John 5:4; Matt. 4:4).
11. To gain wisdom (2 Tim. 3:15; Psa. 119:130).
12. To follow the example of the godly (Heb. 13:7).
13. To set a good example for others (Matt. 5:13-16; 1 Tim. 4:12).
14. To satisfy my love and desire to learn the Word of God (Psa. 1:2; 19:7-10; 119:72, 97).
15. To prepare to give an answer and defend the faith (1 Pet. 3:15; Jude 3).
16. To prepare for and quench the fiery darts of the devil (Eph. 6:10-18).
17. To become better equipped to serve others (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
18. To keep my priorities properly balanced (Matt. 6:33).
19. To follow my shepherds’ guidance (Heb. 13:17).
20. To get ready for the final test (John 12:48; Rev. 20:12).