Big Idea: Read the Bible every day asking yourself what it says about God and mankind.
Reading the Bible does not have to be complicated
Yet it is a book of stories and wisdom for us to know God and find strength. It is meant to be read and pondered over.
Just Two Questions
Two questions to keep in mind when you read the Bible.1. What does this passage tell me about God?
2. What does this passage tell me about Man?
About God
Some call the Bible God’s love letter to us.The Holy Spirit of God moved in the hearts of human beings (2nd Peter 1:21), inspiring them to write for our understanding about how we can know God and live in sync with Him both here and for eternity.
Always, always breathe a prayer to God before you read, asking for His help in understanding.
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Psalm 119:34 NLT
It may not seem like God is in every passage. But look prayerfully for Him as Father, Son or Holy Spirit. Consider making God in yellow to see Him better.
Ask yourself what you see as His attributes and His character.
Ask how He communicates with mankind.
What do you see as His desire; His guidance for you.
About Man
The Bible often reads like a story. It is full of characters who are both heros and failures. Sometimes the same person is both. Some characters are strange. We all know people like that too!What do you observe about human nature in the passage?
As you look at the people in the Bible, what are their choices and actions? How do they interact with God? Are they a positive or negative example?
Why does this Scripture Matter?
Keep a log of what you read and observe.Look at your notes. Ask yourself if you see yourself in your reading. Ask why God matters in the story and how these words might matter to you today.
What can you take away from this reading to stick with you today?
I begged for Your favor with all my heart. Show me Your love because of Your Word. Psalm 119:58 NLT
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Reflect:
1. What do you wish God would show you about Himself in the Bible?
2. What is your impression of this method? Can you see yourself trying it out?
