Second time into his mother's womb to be born!' For no one could perform the miraculous signs you areĭeclared, 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of Night and said, 'Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has comeįrom God. The Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling What's going on? What stands out to you? What don't you understand? Look for anomalies - things that you might not expect to find here.Ĭonsider, for example, the familiar dialog between Jesus and The real key to Bible study is being inquisitive, learning to ask questions of the text. Blocks of time are important to Bible study. Perhaps you'll set asideģ0 to 45 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday nights for in-depth Bible study, or an hour on Saturday mornings before the family is up Bible study takes a longer block of uninterrupted time. I'm realizing that though I've read it many times, I need to dig in and figure out what it's really saying. Blocks of Time for In-Depth Bible Studyīible study, as opposed to reading, concentrates on a single topic, Bible character, or book of the Bible for closer study.įor example, right now in the New Testament I'm reading the Epistle to the Hebrews. That's an example of broad reading and takes five to 10 minutes a day - 15 minutes if the day's chapters are long.īut Bible reading as part of your daily devotions should be separate from your times of Bible study. If I'm consistent, this will get me through the Old Testament once each year and the New Testament twice. I try each morning to read one chapter from the Old Testament, one chapter from Psalms or Proverbs, and one chapter from the New Testament. A one-verse devotional may be quick, but it won't really help you understand the Bible. If you really want to learn the Bible, I recommend that you read broadly rather than narrowly. Bible reading is one way of letting God refresh your spirit and speak to your mind. During this daily time with God I recommend prayer, wide Bible reading, praise, thanksgiving, confession, and meditation - these are ways to reach out to God with your spirit. In order to grow, you need to read the Bible every day as part of your time with God - your devotions or Quiet Time. Bible Studyįirst, recognize that Bible reading and Bible study are both important, but different. While learning the Bible is the joyful task of a lifetime, I'd like to offer several suggestions that can enrich your Bible studies. Z – Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.Bkmrk Use this free article on your church, ministry, orĮvery sincere Christian wants to have a more meaningful personal Bible study, to understand the Bible better. Y – Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. X – My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. V – Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. U – For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given And the government will be upon His shoulder. T – The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. S – But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NKJV Q – My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. P – Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you not as the world gives do I give to you. O – Our soul waits for the LORD He is our help and our shield. N – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. M – Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. K – Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. J – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NKJV H – He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. G – The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. James 1:17 NIVį – Fear not, for I am with you Be not dismayed, for I am your God. Proverbs 27:1 NIVĮ – Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 1 Peter 5:7 NKJVĭ – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. John 4:7 NKJVĬ – Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Joshua 24:15 NKJVī – Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. A – As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
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