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.31.1 slain: or, wounded 2And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul’s sons. 3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.31.3 and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows31.3 hit…: Heb. found him 4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.31.4 abuse…: or, mock me 5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. 6So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
7¶ And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
8And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 9And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people. 10And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan.
11¶ And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;31.11 of that: or, concerning him that 12All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-shan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there. 13And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
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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.
