TIPS FOR READING THE BIBLE
TIPS FOR READING THE BIBLE
THE THREE QUESTIONS
Three questions to ask when you read are:
- What is the passage about?
- What does the passage say about God?
- How does the passage or text apply to your life and situation?
It is important to read the Bible with the aim to gain a deeper understanding. The three questions are based on first gaining an understanding of what it says and then going in depth with the other two questions.
STUDY A THEME
Choose a theme and read what the Bible has to say about it. You can use reference books to find where you can read about your chosen theme.
TOTAL BIBLE MAKEOVER
Use markers and highlight Bible themes as you read.Make a list of different colors and which themes you would like to highlight, then read slowly and try to find these. The Bible will gradually take on a whole new look and become very personal.
READ THE ENTIRE BIBLE
Follow a Bible reading plan as you read the entire Bible
TIPS FOR READING THE BIBLE
TIPS FOR READING THE BIBLE
TIPS FOR READING BIBLE
A WORD OR A PERSON
Studying a word or person thoroughly is a good way to delve into the Bible.Feel free to use the reference section in your Bible to find a good topic and also where you can find Bible words that touch on the topic.
WRITE
By keeping a diary or notebook, you can get more out of your reading. Writing is an important way to take in and think about what you read.