Developing a Bible Reading Plan to Understand the Lord’s Word Better
Even if you have read the Bible you may still want to know the God’s word
better. It is our duty as servants of God to understand, follow, and spread his word
to others. There are so many distractions in today’s world that take us away from
proper Bible study and it can be hard to understand the word of God as it is
written in the Bible.
When you read the Bible it is important to make sure you understand God’s true meaning. A Bible reading
plan can help you understand God’s word even in the hectic and distracting times in which we live. Here
are some tips to help you when you read the Bible to ensure you make the most of your Bible reading.
It is important to set aside time each day to read the Bible and reflect on each passage thinking about how
it relates to your life so you can truly understand the messages held within. An easy to read translation
makes reading the Bible simple and aids in understanding the meaning and message of each passage so
you can take them into practice within your life.
It is also important to have a specific time and place where you read the Bible each day. Some people
prefer to read the Bible each night so they can reflect on the events of the day and how they relate to the
meaning of the passage. Others like to read a few passages in the morning before they start their day so
they can think about their meaning and find ways to implement the message into their day.
The easy part of reading the Bible is just that, reading the words on the page. The hard part of reading the
Bible is understanding the message contained in each passage and to applying the lesson to your life. A
Bible reading plan will help you to set a time to study the bible and help you to understand his word and
relate the messages of each passage to your life.
If you have trouble understanding God’s message when you read the Bible make sure you think about how
the passage relates to you and your life. Ask questions as you read such as “What has the person in this
passage learned?”, “What is God saying that I can use in my life?”, or put yourself in the place of the
person God is speaking to.
AUTHOR: Pastor Andy Deane
Andy serves as an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in central New
Jersey. In 2009 he published his first book, Learn to Study the Bible: Forty Different
Step-By-Step Methods to Help You Discover, Apply and Enjoy God's Word. His
greatest desire is to equip and inspire God's people to dig into the Scriptures and begin
comprehending and applying the richness of His Word into their daily lives.
Please visit the following websites for more information:
www.read-the-bible.net/ and www.biblestudymethods.net