How to Read the Bible Effectively

How to Read the Bible Effectively

 The Christian columnist, Reed Wilson, wrote in his blog, "9 Things Everyone Should Do When Reading the Bible," to improve the ability to read the Bible, I suggested ways to help.

Wilson said, "It has been eight years since I began to read and read the Bible with pure interest in the Bible and with the intent to know. Most have been trying to get close to the Bible, but in fact most of it is piled on the Bible, I will take out the Bible only at Christmas Eve and Easter service. "



Wilson explains, "In my life, the Bible is more than just a book." The book that gives answers to every question in my life was the Bible, and the more I read God's Word, the more I need the Word of God in my present life I will feel it, "suggesting nine habits to help read the Bible.

1. Make a note

Wilson says, "You can remember anything you have to repeat it three more times. Not only does it help you remember what you read, it also tells you what you read and meditate on your spiritual journey. I will give you a chance to meditate on it. "

2. Throw a lot of questions

Wilson said, "It is not wrong to ask a lot of questions, but I would rather encourage you to ask a lot of questions that come to mind, and the more you ask, the deeper you can understand the Bible content you are reading now, "When you study the Bible, when there is a part that you do not understand, do not guess too much, ask questions about it, and clarify what the point of the question is. I will answer the question, "he advised.

3. Read the Bible in the mind of the learner

"Whenever I read the Bible, Wilson tries to read the Bible with the intention of always reading the Bible, opening my thoughts and soul doors and trying to digest the Word of God that gives to me. "The Bible passages that I have read over thousands of times will come in a whole new angle and give me new inspirations." "Do not think that you have already learned to learn through this text. If you look at it, you will see things you did not realize before. "

4. Discard stereotypes or preconceptions

Wilson said, "I would like to advise you to discard stereotypes or preconceptions you already have before reading the Bible. Be sure to read the Bible with a clean heart, so that you can earnestly know what God wants you to teach me through His Word Then the Holy Spirit will guide you into the deep world of the Word. "

5. Visualize the Bible text in illustrations and poetic ways

"Instead of reading the Bible in the sense of reading a school textbook, Wilson recommends reading God's Word like a poem or an illustration, which is a creative way for me and a great help in studying the Bible," said Wilson. The Bible is the most beautiful work of art in the world, and each of the words is the light that illuminates the world and the light that illuminates the world. The same stimulation through the gospel and visualization of Jesus Christ will make it easier to read the Bible. "

6. Take some time to pause and meditate on the reading.

Wilson says, "Without proper meditation and meditation on the Word, we miss many of the things that God wants us to realize." The healthy habit of reading the Bible is to stop reading the Bible for a moment and have time to digest the reading The Bible is a book that should be meditated with patience and digested to my uttermost, rather than a book that is never read hastily, "he stressed.

7. Contrast with one or more comments

Wilson explains, "The advantage of the various types of commentaries is that they know that there are various angles of view on one Bible passage and that they know the other's viewpoint. I would like to encourage you to read and contrast one by one, and the different contrasting comments will make your knowledge and understanding of the Bible broader and deeper. "

8. If you have words or illustrations that you do not understand, take the time to study them deeply.

"All the Bible verses are for purpose, and not a single verse comes by chance, so spend some time looking for what this phrase means, and if there is something that you do not understand, study it. We will know why we have recorded this and what the background is, and through this we will become more aware of God's Word. "

"Application is the same as true Bible software, and keyword-based Bible study will help you study the biblical words and phrases that you did not fully understand and improve your skills to move on to the next level."

9. Discuss your thoughts and questions with people around you.

Wilson said, "Discussing with others and meditating on them will make the Bible more interesting to read. The community is the heart of the Christian life. It is important for Christians to share and share with others what God has made them realize. And that it plays an important role in establishing a basis for unshakable faith. "