Why does Les ask viewers to follow along in Scripture references?
Viewers are asked to take a pen and follow along in the Scripture references so they can see what the book itself says, not merely what someone believes or thinks. The purpose is to ground the teaching in the biblical text rather than personal opinion.
Les teaches that viewers should take a pen in hand and follow along in the Scripture references. His reason is that he wants them to see what the book says, not just what someone believes or thinks. He addresses this to those joining on television as well as the studio audience, inviting them to verify the biblical text for themselves rather than relying on human opinion.