Get More Out of Your Bible Reading -READ TO UNDERSTAND -Conclusion

 Jesus identified an important quality that we need if we are to understand what we read in God's Word -discernment. (Read Matthew 24:15.) What is discernment?  It is the ability to grasp how one idea relates to another and how it differs from another and to see what is not immediately  obvious. In addition, as Jesus indicated, we need discernment to identify events that fulfill Bible prophecy. We also need this quality so that we can benefit from everything we read in the Bible.

Jehovah give his servants discernment. So turn to him in prayer, and ask him to help you develop this quality.  (Proverbs  2:6)  How  can you work in harmony with your prayer?  Carefully analyze what you read, and note   how it relates to other things you know.  To assist you, consult our Bible study aids, such as the Research Guide for Jehovah's Witnesses.  These tools will help you discern the meaning of Bible passages ad to see ways in which you can apply it in your life.  (Hebrews 5:14) As you read with discernment, your understanding of the Scriptures will grow. 

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