| August 5th It’s a “How to Read Your Bible” Day. LORD, HELP ME TO MAKE READING MY BIBLE A DAILY PART OF MY LIFE. AMEN. Today, I want to share with you nine ways to read your Bible: (1) Read it slowly with your mind alert. (2) Read it carefully and with prayer. (3) Read it expectantly and with anticipation. (4) Read it in the spirit of enjoyment. (5) Read it eagerly to respond inwardly. (6) Read it seeking a personal message. (7) Read it repeating aloud verses which strike fire in your heart. (8) Read it keeping a definite time each day for reading. (9) Read it copying out a key verse to carry with you for re-reading through the day. So how do you make the best use of the Bible? Read it through Pray it in Work it out Note it down Pass it on Always keep in mind that the whole Bible contains: The mind of God. The state of man. The doom of sinners. The happiness of believers. Its’ doctrines are holy. Its’ precepts are binding. Its’ histories are true. Its’ decisions are immutable. When was the last time you read your Bible? |