A Tip for Reading the Word

A Tip for Reading the Word

Often, when we read the Bible, we make it our aim to read as much of it as possible in one sitting. But I want to suggest you do something very different. The next time you read your Bible, instead of reading as much as you can as fast as you can, read very slowly. Determine in advance that it doesn’t matter how much you read but how deeply you read. Set your heart not on gaining information but on getting revelation.

Certainly Bible study is very good and the Word itself admonishes us to “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV) Continue reading

Tips for Better Bible Reading, Part 2

Tips for Better Bible Reading, Part 2

In my last blog post, I shared some basic tips on different ways you can read the Bible. Today, I want to share a few more ideas that will help you make the most of your time spent reading the Word.Continue reading

Tips for Better Bible Reading, Part 1

Tips for Better Bible Reading, Part 1

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

I remember the day I made a quality decision to read my Bible every day. The Lord spoke to me and said, “The place that I will speak to you from is this Book.” I knew if I was going to hear God, I needed to be in the Word.

The same is true for you too. If you want to develop spiritually, you are going to have to place a high priority on reading and studying the Word.Continue reading