I received an email last week from a sweet mom of five (5!) boys. It is easy to learn to study the Bible with these 10 practical tips.
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We are not taught in church how to read the Bible, but studying the Bible is an essential activity of Christianity. And you will feel closer to God than ever as you allow Him into the details of your life.How to study the Bible for beginners - tips & ideas for beginners and experienced Christians. Days where you forget to die to yourself, and on those days, it will take discipline to press through and dig into God’s Word to overcome.Īnd your faith will be stronger for it. Then there will be days when you are the problem. There will be days when you don’t want to read because you are tired or overloaded. When it starts to feel like a tedious chore, that usually means you’ve lost focus on its relational aspect. It’s a vital part of your relationship with the Father. You reading the Bible each day is not a chore. When I focus on keeping a good attitude, a lot of bonding can come from those conversations. Because I love God, and our relationship matters. There are times when I am not interested in listening to my husband talk about construction or some new area of politics he’s currently obsessed with. Look, I know studying the Bible can sometimes feel like a chore. I frequently turn to Colossians to get back in the groove of reading. That book is my favorite for when I need a reminder of just how great Jesus is. I suggest you start with The Gospel of John. You don’t really have a favorite? That’s okay. Read there and get all fired up again and go from there. Go back to that book and dive in! There’s a reason you are frequently drawn to it. What’s your favorite book? Psalms? Proverbs? 1 John? Start there.ĭo you have a book that you’ve read so often you start to worry that maybe you should branch out a little? Don’t. Now that we’ve looked at some promises and truths go read. Sanctification, or becoming more like God, is a process, and the Father is with you in it. That is who He is! His love is unconditional, and it does not shrink or flee because you lost focus. Now, doesn’t that sound like a God you want to know and be close to? Doesn’t that sound like a God you can approach when you’ve made mistakes and been distracted and find kindness and help? Love suffers long and is kind love does not envy love does not parade itself, is not puffed up does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
When you feel shame and like you should avoid God because you aren’t good enough or think He’s mad at you, those are lies and not God. Condemnation attacks your identity and calls you to question who God has said you are. To condemn something is to declare it not fit for use. God draws and invites us back to Him when we are messing up or distracted.Ĭondemnation is from the Enemy.
It reminds us of what we were created to be. When God convicts us of falling short of our calling, it motivates us to press in further. There is a difference between conviction and condemnation. “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:31 NKJV He is excited for you to continue to get to know Him and grow in Him as your confidence in His love for you multiplies and strengthens. You Father is looking forward to spending time with you. The more you seek Him, the more you will find Him.ĭon’t let shame distract you from this truth. He’s not hiding or giving you the silent treatment. This is the Lord talking to the nation of Israel, but it shows you the Father’s nature. I will be found by you, says the Lord…” Jeremiah 29:12-14a NKJV And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. “Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. God wants to spend time with you even when you’ve neglected to spend time with Him. I would read through those verses in a few translations or write them out in my favorite translation. I think having a list of verses that point to truths and promises that resonate with you is a smart idea. That’s why the first things first: let’s replace the lies and unbelief with Truth and promises. What did change if you are dealing with shame and condemnation is you are likely entertaining some lies and false beliefs. These don’t change because you got busy or distracted. The best place to start is with God’s many promises and with the Truth. So, where do you even start when you want to regain that joy and hunger for more of God’s Word? When you haven’t touched your Bible in weeks, where do you start? Start with God’s promises and Truth.
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