Our Programs: Quick Study

Quick Study Is Aptly Named
Through the years we called it Project 90, Life Lessons, and Quick Study. Regardless of the name changes, the singular purpose of this unique television program has always remained the same: to create a love for God and His
wonderful Word.
The name we finally settled on was Quick Study. We felt by breaking down the
many chapters of the Bible into daily readable sizes, many would feel reading through it doable. Also, we wanted to provide succinct and meaningful Bible
background information that would help viewers better understand this
magnificent Book.
After nearly twenty years of taking viewers through the Bible, our prayer is that the materials prepared and presented will deeply impact individual lives and our society. The whole premise of Quick Study is: He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions (Psalm 107:20).
Ron Hembree
What is the Bible?
Many Books, But One
Despite all the diversity in the Bible, it is impossible to ignore the essential unity found within its pages. There are sixty-six writings, two Testaments, yet one Bible. This unity, unique among ancient writings, is not the result of church dogma but rests on its divine Author.
Within this unity is diversity. A portion of the Old Testament is superseded in the New. The author of Hebrews speaks of a difference between the message of the Old Testament prophets and the revelation of God's Son. The thread giving unity to the Bible is the divine element, the fact that the same God spoke to both Israel and the church. The same divine inspiration marking Old Testament prophets marks the New Testament apostles.
The Bible is consistent whole. Written long before the birth of Jesus, the Old Testament points to Jesus. death and resurrection as the Savior. Written decades after the ascension of Jesus, the New Testament records the fulfillment of the messianic anticipations in the Old Testament. Jesus fulfilled the deepest hopes of all God's people, whether they lived before Christ or after Him. The Bible's center is Jesus Himself, predicted in the Old Testament and manifested in flesh in the New Testament.
The Blessed Book
The Bible is both historical and contemporary. Embedded in ancient cultures,
languages, and traditions it still has the power to touch modern readers. For example, the words of Psalm 23 come from an ancient book written 3,000 years
ago in another language but are still beautiful, powerful, and relevant to a modern
facing any difficulty.
The Bible, the most studied and published Book in the world, is both simple and profound. Children can learn the Bible and to love it. Yet some of the world's finest scholars spend lifetimes studying the Bible confessing they have only scratched the surface of this great Book.
The Bible is both human divine. Inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit, it was given to us in, with, and under the words of human authors. The Bible is light for our paths, honey in one's mouth and a weapon in the fight for strong faith. Our lives are formed by the Bible, which is read, taught, preached, sung, believed, and loved. It provides a world view and a set of moral values. It binds us together as a family of God telling us life's meaning. Together we say with the psalmist, "Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all the day."
Seven Reasons To Study The Bible?
Unfortunately, many Christians know very little about the Bible! Here are seven sound reasons to study the Scriptures.
- Because of its Author. God has written this profound and priceless book.
- Because we are command to read it. We are to study it to show ourselves approved (1:8).
- Because it is God's way to accomplish His will. Sinners are saved through the message of the Bible and saints are sanctified through its message.
- Because our enemy the devil has read it. The Lord's wilderness temptation proves this.
- Because of the example of Paul. Paul asked Timothy to "bring the scrolls."
- The Bible alone gives answers to life's questions. Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?
- Because the only ultimate proof for our faith is the Bible. The book of 1 John gives five ways that we can know that we know we are saved.
Quick Study Bible Guide
You can receive your copy of the Bible Guide by sending your best
gift to:
Quick Study
PO Box 150
Murrysville, PA 15668-0150
Or in Canada
PO Box 456
Orangeville Ontario L9W 5G2