What Does the Bible Say About Reading the Bible?
Christians have many good reasons for reading the Bible, and many books and articles extol the merits of Bible reading. But what does the Bible say about reading the Bible? Here are ten observations.
Praying the Scriptures
Do you sometimes feel like God doesn’t hear your prayers? Are you praying the same hackneyed supplications over and over again? Do you lack confidence when you pray? Are you sometimes unsure what or how to pray in certain situations? Are your prayers mainly about your family, friends, health, work, or wealth? Would you like […]
Shaped By The Word
In Shaped by the Word, Robert Mulholland presents a new way to read Scripture that helps us better listen for the voice of God, move from informational to formational reading, and give up our control over the text so that God directs our reading and reflection. Shaped by the Word is one of my top […]
Scripture Reading With Purpose
Scripture reading with purpose … More than words. People read the Bible differently. Some read it flippantly, fancifully, dismissively, selfishly or subjectively. Others read it academically or ardently. How do you read it? Do you mine the text for nuggets, seek solace, seek an encounter with God, seek guidance, or simply go with the flow? […]
How to Read the Bible Holistically: Contemplating the Whole Story
How to read the Bible holistically … Contemplating the whole Story. How do you read the Bible? A little bit of this, a little bit of that? A verse here, a verse there? Some folk slice and dice it – treat it like a piecemeal diet. What about you? Is your Bible reading just the […]
New Year Resolutions: Improving Your Bible Reading
Improving your Bible reading … The beginning of a new year signals a new start. Many of us get freshly motivated to do better than the previous year. Christians often think about how they can improve their Bible reading. The trouble is they tried that last year and the year before, and when they hit […]
Why Read the Bible?
Why should we read the Bible? Google “Bible Reading,” and dozens of Bible agencies, ministries, churches and individuals invite people to read or listen to the Bible. To help us read/listen to the Bible, they offer an extensive range of plans, charts, guides, schedules, approaches, programs, challenges and resources. The information on the sites offering […]