20 Tips for Daily Bible Reading
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1And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben-ezer unto Ashdod. 2When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.
3¶ And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again. 4And when they arose early on the morrow morning, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD; and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands were cut off upon the threshold; only the stump of Dagon was left to him.5.4 the stump…: or, the fishy part 5Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon’s house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day.
6But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, even Ashdod and the coasts thereof. 7And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god. 8They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither. 9And it was so, that, after they had carried it about, the hand of the LORD was against the city with a very great destruction: and he smote the men of the city, both small and great, and they had emerods in their secret parts.
10¶ Therefore they sent the ark of God to Ekron. And it came to pass, as the ark of God came to Ekron, that the Ekronites cried out, saying, They have brought about the ark of the God of Israel to us, to slay us and our people.5.10 us, to…: Heb. me to slay me and my 11So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there.5.11 us not…: Heb. me not, and my 12And the men that died not were smitten with the emerods: and the cry of the city went up to heaven.
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20 Tips for Daily Bible Reading
#3
Grab a journal, a pen, highlighters
bookmarks, page tabs, & notes to organize & save your place.
#4
Download a Bible App
exercising, or doing household chores, maximizing your exposure to God’s
Word.
#5
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.
#6
Set Realistic Goals
6. Set daily reading goals to avoid being overwhelmed.
#7
Select a reading time
7. Choose a set time to go before the Lord seeking insights & guidance
as you read daily.
#8
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.
#9
Pray Before Reading
9. Ask God to open your heart and mind, inviting the Holy Spirit to
illuminate the Scriptures as you read.
#10
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.
#11
Apply the word to your life through faith, speech & action
11. As you read the Word begin to emulate Christ’s behaviors &
attributes.
#12
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.
#13
Create a worship playlist
13. Soothing worship medleys can thoroughly enhance your devotion time
#14
Involve Family & Friends
14. Choose an accountability partner who will read with you & help you reach your goals.
#15
Use Scripture Memorization
#16
Factor in quiet time to hear from God
16. As the word ministers to you take time to write what you hear from
God.
#17
Embrace consistency over quantity
#18
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
#19
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.
#20
Celebrate Milestones
20. Celebrate your progress and milestones in your journey through God’s Word.
