One of the sad results of modern denominational doctrine is that most church folk don't really see a need to delve deeper into the Word of God, past the dozen or so verses that has formed current popular theology (at the expense of the vast majority of the rest of Scripture.). Personally, as well as attending these for over 20 years, I've taught literally hundreds of Sunday School mornings, Bible Studies, Mid-week Services and home groups; and it is usually only a minority of the congregations that gather to delve into the Word.
In one setting a couple men and I were touching on the mysteries of the Kingdom, and one fellow with us stated that he saw no need for all this digging into the Scripture; and his direct quote was 'I'm saved and I know it', implying that all the rest doesn't really matter in the end. In reality, for the Elect, it matters tremendously.
For those - especially those who teach the Word - who believe that "being saved" is the greatest thing that can happen to us, and we can rejoice now 'cause Jesus did it all, and the rest is pretty much just icing on the cake... I often lead to Paul's letter to the Philippian church, in which he writes of his goal; which is largely foreign to the church at large today.
"Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, 11 if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.
12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. 16 Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind."
- Phil 3:8-16
Jesus told us that "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled." (Matt 5:6)
I know, friends, it's easy to find a reason not to attend a Study or fellowship, and I myself have sought to justify myself using work or travel as an excuse; but I firmly believe the Word Jesus spoke when He said, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matt 6:33)
Can we believe and receive this Truth? That it is far more important to spend time in fellowship and communion and seeking the mind of Christ in one accord with fervent saints, than it is to worry about work or gas money or missing out on something our human nature desires, including sporting events or a "good" TV show?
Just some points to consider.
Peace & Blessings.