How to Effectively Study Your Bible
Studying the Bible is so important, but many people struggle to actually do it. Here are some tips to help you…
- 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
