What is it about Christians??

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I pose this question as a Christian myself to fellow believers. What is it about Christians? Why do we claim to believe that the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God, applicable and relevant for daily life, belief, and practice, yet refuse to take an in-depth look at it? In churches, more often than not, the preaching is topical, based on perceived needs, and focused on entertainment. In Sunday School and "Bible study" groups, there is a definite preference to study some other Bible-related book, rather than studying Scripture. What are we afraid of? Why do we feel that expository teaching or study is "boring"? Isn't it obvious that a deep study of the verse-by-verse that God gave us, looking at the original language and intentions of the inspired authors, will give us the most accurate view of what God intends to tell us? Doesn't it make sense that a deep, verse-by-verse study will force us to move beyond what we already know and believe into the realm of the unknown? Past our comfort zones and into the very mind and heart of God? Just curious. What do you think? I really want to hear from other Christians, not from "unbelievers". I am hoping that this doesn't turn into a debate about whether or not the Bible is inspired, God exists, or religion is man-made. Not the point!