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 4. Study by topic. A topical study, in which you analyze what the Bible says about a particular topic or subject, is an effective way to learn what the Scriptures teach.  Start with "the beginning lessons," as it were, and then "go forward to more mature (advanced) teaching." (Hebrews 6:1, 2, Easy-to-Read Version) You'll find that you can compare scripture with scripture and learn the various parts of the Bible explain each other, even the parts that are "hard to understand." - 2 PETER 3:16. 

5. Get help from others.  The Bible encourages us to accept help from others who understand the Bible. (Acts 8:30, 31) Jehovah's Witnesses offer a free Bible study program. Like the early Christians, they use Scriptural references to help others discern what the Bible really teaches. - ACTS 17:2, 3. 

Things you don't need. 

1. High intellect or education.  Jesus' 12 apostles understood the Scriptures and taught them to others, even though the apostles were considered by some to be "unlettered and ordinary." - ACTS 4:13. 

2. Money. You can learn what the Bible teaches without cost. Jesus told his disciples: "You receive free, give free." - MATTHEW 10:8. 

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