Pray before you read. The Bible contains God's thoughts, so it is not surprising that we need his help to understand it. God promises to give "holy spirit to those asking him."(Luke 11:13) The holy spirit can help you understand God's thinking. In time, it will open your mind to grasp "even in the deep things of God." - 1 CORINTHIANS 2:10.
Read to understand. Do not read just to cover material. Actively think about what you are reading. Ask yourself such questions as these: 'What qualities do I see in the person I am reading about? How can I apply this in my life?'
Set specific goals. To be rewarded by your Bible reading, set out to learn something that will truly enrich your life. You may set goals like the following: 'I want to learn more about God himself.' 'I want to become a better person, a better husband or wife.' Then select portions out of the Bible that will help you reach those goals.
These five suggestions will help you get started. But how might you make your reading even more interesting? The next article offers some suggestions.
Next time: HOW TO GET MORE FROM READING THE BIBLE -What Will Make It More Interesting?
From the jw.org publications
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for your commment. Your comment will be reviewed for approval soon.
God Bless.