Probably the most common, yet least vocalized, excuse about reading the Bible is apathy. Think about it, when asked, “how is your time with God?”, we give the typical cop-outs: Too busy/ don’t like to read/ can’t understand it/ etc. When, in fact, we have plenty of down-time to surf Netflix. We consumed all 3…
Category: Studying the Bible for yourself
Bible Study Tips: for the bored
What is keeping you bored with the Bible? Perhaps you need a change of scenery or some spark in the situation. Use the helpful tips to get you out of a “Bible-study boredom” rut and on the path to “finally interested.” 1. Asses your atmosphere: Where do you typically end up reading your Bible? Could it…
Bible Study Tips: for the Busy
So, you are too busy to read your Bible? I completely understand (I’m an American). We are such a busy society, we need Pinterest to remind us to put normal everyday things on our schedule! Maybe it is time we pencil in a chunk of time with God, to really listen to His Word….
Bible Study Tips: for the Unmotivated
I believe our Lord longs for us to be “constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine.” (1 Timothy 4:6) Unfortunately, the main reason we are unmotivated to read our Bibles is that we are lazy. Sometimes, studying the Bible is like exercising. It is exceptionally good for our health, but it…
Bible study tips: for people who don’t like to read
Here is a quick one for the non-readers: Grab a Bible app that dictates the Bible audibly. Listen to it at the gym, or during a morning quiet time. The Youversion app has some translations that have both Old and New Testament available for audio. Your church might have a dramatized Bible on CD or…
Bible Study Tips For The Easily Distracted
What is keeping us from studying our Bibles? Could it be that we 21 century Americans are a teensy bit distracted? It’s not just a 21 century problem. Paul saw that the Ephesians were struggling with a similar issue. His words to them apply to us as well: Therefore be careful how you walk, not…
Bible Study Tips: For The Devotional Book Junkie
Many of us avoid studying our Bibles because we have other books occupying our quiet-time. Don’t get me wrong, devotional books and blogs are an incredible tool! The words and guidance of others can be helpful, intriguing, and educational. I have been blessed by the works of many encouraging authors. But these Bible studies and…
Bible Study Tips for the Stuck
Do you tend to feel paralyzed when you sit down to read the Bible? Sometimes, the Word of God can seem overwhelming. It is, after all, the WORD OF GOD! But our Creator is just as much Holy, awesome, and beyond understandable as He is intimate, near, and relational. The Bible is the best way to…
Bible Study Tips and Resources for Beginners: 10 Helpful Tips and Resources to Study the Bible for Yourself
Looking for some helpful hints as you begin to study your Bible? Whether this is your first time looking into scripture for yourself, or you are coming back from a hiatus (we’ve all been there), let these 10 tips and resources help you along the way: 1. Be book-oriented: I know, I know. Reading is hard, boring,…