20 Tips for Daily Bible Reading
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1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.10.1 slain: or, wounded 2And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.10.2 Abinadab: also called, Ishui 3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.10.3 and the archers: Heb. and the shooters with bows10.3 hit: Heb. found 4Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.10.4 abuse me: or, mock me 5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 6So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 7And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
8¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 10And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon.
11¶ And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
13¶ So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it;10.13 committed: Heb. transgressed 14And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.10.14 Jesse: Heb. Isai
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20 Tips for Daily Bible Reading
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Grab a journal, a pen, highlighters
bookmarks, page tabs, & notes to organize & save your place.
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Download a Bible App
exercising, or doing household chores, maximizing your exposure to God’s
Word.
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Focus on one theme
5. Choose a specific theme or topic to study for a period of time,
diving deeper into related passages for a comprehensive understanding.
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Set Realistic Goals
6. Set daily reading goals to avoid being overwhelmed.
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Select a reading time
7. Choose a set time to go before the Lord seeking insights & guidance
as you read daily.
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Incorporate the use of study tools for a deeper understanding of the word
8. Build a solid foundation of God’s Word through the use of study
tools.
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Pray Before Reading
9. Ask God to open your heart and mind, inviting the Holy Spirit to
illuminate the Scriptures as you read.
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Use a Bible reading plan or devotional guide
10. Utilize devotional books or online resources that offer insights &
reflections to enhance your understanding of the passages.
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Apply the word to your life through faith, speech & action
11. As you read the Word begin to emulate Christ’s behaviors &
attributes.
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Be patient with yourself
12. Approach the Bible with childlike faith & humility, acknowledging
that you may not fully grasp all its depths, but seek God’s revelation
with an open heart.
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Create a worship playlist
13. Soothing worship medleys can thoroughly enhance your devotion time
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Involve Family & Friends
14. Choose an accountability partner who will read with you & help you reach your goals.
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Use Scripture Memorization
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Factor in quiet time to hear from God
16. As the word ministers to you take time to write what you hear from
God.
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Embrace consistency over quantity
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Use a habit tracker to track your progress daily
18. Remember that building a habit of daily Bible reading takes time and effort. Stay persistent in your commitment and trust God to help you do the rest
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Join a local Bible study group
19. Connect with a ministry near you to grow in your understanding & knowledge of the Bible. Study groups communities share insights, discuss interpretations, and provide a space to learn from others perspectives including a Pastor/Shephard.
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Celebrate Milestones
20. Celebrate your progress and milestones in your journey through God’s Word.
