How to Make Your Study of the Bible More Effective and Enjoyable- TRY THESE SUGGESTIONS

 Pray before you study.  The Bible contains Jehovah's thoughts, and they have been written down for your benefits. So when you read the Bible and ask Jehovah to help you  understand what you read, remember it, and use it to make good decisions in your life.- EZRA 7:10.

Ask yourself questions as  You  study the Bible or Bible-based literature. For example:  What does this section tell me about Jehovah?  How does this relate to the theme of the Bible? How can I use these thoughts to help others?

Meditate on what you study.  Stop for a moment, and think about what you. Ask yourself: 'How does this make me feel?  Why does it make me feel that way?  How does it relate to what has happened tom in the future? How can I apply these Bible principles or this counsel in my life? (Job 23:5; Psalm 49:3)  When you meditate. see if you can explain why Jehovah tells his people to avoid certain practices O think about what the consequences would be if the person you just read about had done things differently.- DEUTERONOMY 32:28, 29.

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