STUDY THE BIBLE PART 3
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Four common problems in a daily quiet time
Four common problems in a daily quiet time
1. The problem of DISCIPLINE.
1. The problem of DISCIPLINE.
A. Get up early
B. Find a quiet place and time
C. Go to bed with scriptures on your mind
5 tips in reading the bible:
1. Casual reading
Spending time just reading the Bible is like having a casual conversation with a friend. It keeps you connected and allows for spontaneous insights and discoveries.
But that doesn’t mean that you need to always start at the front cover and read straight through to the end (unless you want to).
There are all kinds of reading plans available to help you work your way through Scripture. For instance, you can read a little of the New Testament and Old
Testament every day to move through the entire Bible in a year (or more). You can also read through the Bible in chronological order. Check out Bible Gateway for
many more print and online options.
2. Bible Study
The Bible is a collection of ancient writings from an entirely different culture. So it’s important that we put in time into understanding the geography, context, and
history of the Bible so that we can comprehend and apply it more accurately.
Resources like the NIV Storyline Bible, the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, the NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible or the NIV Study Bible can provide facts an d
insights that will make Scripture come alive.
3. Bible Journaling
4. Spiritual reading
Technically all Bible reading is a spiritual exercise, but people approach different kinds of reading with specific goals in mind. With study, they’re after information
that will help them understand Scripture better. But sometimes they come to the Bible with a desire to strengthen their immediate connection to God.
For instance, there are times when you want to focus on reading responsively. That’s why it’s helpful to set aside time where you can focus on reading Scripture and
responding with prayer. A prayerful reading of the Bible helps you respond to God with questions about what you’re reading as well as confessions and petitions.
It’s also useful to incorporate your imagination into your Bible reading. For instance, in the story of Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14:22–33, it can be helpful
to imagine yourself in that scene and from different perspectives. What does it feel like to be Peter in the midst of that storm, taking that step of faith? How did he
feel when he started to sink? How would you have felt? Your imagination can give you insights that you wouldn’t get from just studying the information.
1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
2. The problem of dry spells
2. The problem of dry spells
There are times when we aren’t motivated to read the Bible or feel spiritually dry. If this is the case evaluate your heart:
1. Is there any disobedience?
2. Are you battling fatigue or sickness?
3. Are you trying to do too much? Are you in a hurry? Distracted?
4. Are you in a rut?
9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
3. The problem of distraction:
3. The problem of distraction:
1. Be sure you are awake
2. Ready and pray aloud
3. Walk while praying
4. Keep a note pad handy
4. The problem of discouragement
4. The problem of discouragement
Helps you resist temptation
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
2. Help you make wise decisions
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
3. Strengthens you
49 Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
4. Comforts you
16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.
5. Witness to the unbelievers
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
HOW TO MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Pick a verse
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
2. Read it aloud many times
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
3. Break the verse into natural phrases
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
4. Emphasize key words in each phrase
HEARS/PRACTICE/WISE