How to Effectively Study Your Bible
Studying the Bible is one of the most rewarding ways to deepen your relationship with God and grow in your faith. However, getting started can feel daunting without a clear approach. With the right mindset and tools, Bible study can become a meaningful part of your daily life, transforming the way you understand Scripture and apply it to your journey.
Here are some helpful steps to guide you as you embark on this life-changing practice:
- Pray before you start. The Lord can help you understand the truths of what He’s written when you ask Him to open your eyes & your heart and give you wisdom.
- Understand the context of what you’re reading. Knowing who it was written to, who wrote it, what was going on at that time, etc can help you grasp what the meaning is behind the message.
- Make reading a habit. Set a timer, subscribe to a daily reading plan, set your Bible next to your bed. Whatever you can do to make it easy starts helping you build a habit.
- Memorize verses. Start with short ones if you need to! Knowing God’s Word will help you in every area of your life.
- Use tools. There are tons of great commentaries, concordances, lexicons, and atlases to help you!
- Learn with friends. Having someone to study with or bounce ideas off of is a great way to learn. Plus, you can hold each other accountable.
- Be humble. You don’t know everything about Scripture no matter who you are. Be open to discovering something new that just might be different than what you were taught
