How to Read the Bible

The Bible is an enormous book filled with history, details, and THE ultimate love story.

The most read book in the world can be a daunting book to approach!

So here 3 easy tips to get you started.

Tip #1: Make a reading schedule on the 1st of each month

This will make it easier to actually pick up your bible everyday & read it because you already know what you are going to read for everyday of the month. A month is a great time commitment to set because it is not too long, yet long enough to form a habit.

I would suggest to pick a short book of the bible, for instance: Ephesians, Philippians, Galatians, James. All of these books of the bible are literally a few chapters (aka a couple pages!) You can do this.

Philippians is four chapters. I would read one chapter a day, and then once you finish chapter 4, begin at chapter 1 again. By the end of the month you’ll have read Philippians around 7 times!

This may seem repetitive but I promise these short chapters are filled with such depth that you’ll want to read it a few times over to understand them.

This puts the same scripture in your mind during your weeks. It is helpful because when someone needs encouragement, or when someone asks you what God has been teaching you – you are going to be ready with that scripture you have been reading over and over again.

You will, “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15.

1 Peter, another short book of the bible 😉 (only 5 chapters my friends).

Many devotionals out there will point you to different scripture everyday. Which is totally fine when trying to focus on one topic! BUT – if you are trying to learn scripture from scratch, picking one book a month can really help!

Tip #2: While reading scripture ask – What does this say about God ?

This question helps you define & begin to understand who God truly is. It answers what characteristics God holds, and how you should view the Lord based off of truth.

For instance, after reading the below scripture, try & ask yourself the question.

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you – Philippians 4:8-9

What does this say about God ?

It says God gives us things to learn and put into practice. He is a teacher. It also says God is a “God of peace.” He holds peace & restfulness. He is someone that can calm you if you go to Him.

By asking this question you know more about God by defining what you have learned straight from the truth of scripture itself!

Tip #3: While reading scripture ask – What does this say about you?

Lastly, ask yourself: What does this scripture say about me?

This will help you understand who you are as a loved daughter or son of the King, chosen, holy, redeemed. These are just a few words I know describe me from reading scripture.

With the scripture mentioned above we learn about ourselves what God wants us to think about. He wants our minds to dwell on truth, nobility, rightness, purity, and things that are lovely, admirable, excellent, & praiseworthy!

Asking yourself what scripture says about you is helpful for defining yourself by what Jesus has said and not the world.

Setting a schedule each month & asking yourself what the scripture says about GOD & what it says about YOU are my easiest tips for how to read the bible!

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