Bible reading

[Orr v'emet]

I have also found that since I have been here at WB I have wanted to study more about the Bible. Partly because I don't want to look like an idiot but mainly because some folks really offer different perspectives on subjects that I like to check out and read more about. Sometimes it can make your beliefs stronger and other times it gives you a new perspective on God's word.

[Guest Called]

I too read a One Year Bible. I like how it is organized and I am not just picking verses out of the Bible. When reading the Bible we have to be careful to not just breeze through it, like we are "doing our time" for the day. We need to meditate on it and let it sink into our spirit. I also like to read the Psalm's during my prayer time. Hope you begin to dig deeper into the Word, it will change your life, if you let it!

[dwinkjr]

I have also found that since I have been here at WB I have wanted to study more about the Bible. Partly because I don't want to look like an idiot but mainly because some folks really offer different perspectives on subjects that I like to check out and read more about. Sometimes it can make your beliefs stronger and other times it gives you a new perspective on God's word.

you just want ammo to argue with people j/k

You are right tho, many of the views i had before coming to worthy i have researched more extensively because of things others have said. I now research everything i want answers to, instead of just taking others opinions or thoughts as Gospel.

God Bless,

Dave

[Born Again]

I have also found that since I have been here at WB I have wanted to study more about the Bible. Partly because I don't want to look like an idiot but mainly because some folks really offer different perspectives on subjects that I like to check out and read more about. Sometimes it can make your beliefs stronger and other times it gives you a new perspective on God's word.

You are right KMB!!!!

[dwinkjr]

I have also found that since I have been here at WB I have wanted to study more about the Bible.  Partly because I don't want to look like an idiot but mainly because some folks really offer different perspectives on subjects that I like to check out and read more about.  Sometimes it can make your beliefs stronger and other times it gives you a new perspective on God's word.

You are right KMB!!!!

It's great to see worthy has motivated more then just myself to delve deeper into God's word.

God Bless,

Dave

[jmwhalen]

Josh-

I applaude you for your "noble"(Acts 17:11) efforts. If I had known at age 17 what I know now.......!I keep the below near me. Others on the board may have seen this. I do not know who wrote it, but I feel it is well written.

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"The Holy Bible

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

It is the traveller's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here, too, heaven is opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.

Jesus Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end.

It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

Owned, It is riches; studied, It is wisdom; trusted, It is salvation; loved, It is character; and obeyed, It is power."

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"...for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name." Psalms 138:2

In Christ,

John M. Whalen

[Guest glorytothelord]

I also read a One Year Bible which whichever chapter/s I may be reading in each particular day adds Psalms which add to the meaning of the subject. Also, when

reading Kings and Samuel, they are cross-matched with quotations from Chronicles. Also, I study the Bible daily.

[3in1]

i dont read the bible at all... just kiddin' just kiddin'! i wish i had a web cam to see everybody's face when they read that!

anyway, there is no time limit as you put it, i happen to feel reading contextually is better than reading by chapters. b/c the chapter breaks were put in by one's opinion of where they thought it should break. sometimes it fits and sometimes it doesnt. i sometimes find a subject and then read them in light of the WHOLE context. finding the context breaks is interesting b/c you are forced to actually read and understand what is going on. i will say this though, if your are not sure of what a certain area is talking about, you dont have to take the commentary's words as golden either. they are in fact giving their opinion. the commentary is very helpful in stating facts like what is going on around this time period, or background on certain people.

my favorite's to read are the interlinear bible, which you may want to wait on.(it is the literal translation from hebrew/greek to english) the words are really out of place. then i have a hebrew/greek study bible which has key words and phrases in the corresponding languages, helping give more insight to what the words actually meant when they were written; aside from our thinking in terms of the english language. lastly, i think the 'message" is a must! as someone has said already, it is like a paraphrased version of the bible. three of MANY great tools out there. your heart seems to be in the right place, as Jim W. said, i also wish i had even a desire to read God's word when i was 17... or 18,19,20, for that matter!

in Christ

[Guest jasonjoh]

If you want to get through the Bible in a year, you can do it in about 20 minutes a day. There is a site that I know a number of people have used called www.BibleReadThrough.com. Its cool because you can read through the Bible in a year, or you can even design your own plans. It will track your progress as you go along. There even audio available if you just want to listen, and RSS feeds if your techy.

[O'Dannyboy]

While reading the posts here I had an idea. What if you could find someone to read the Bible TO every day? There would have to be someone who would want to hear you read it. Perhaps a neighbor, or someone at a retirement community, maybe someone at a hospital or even your own little brother or sister. I heard it said recently that we are lead to minister that which we need to learn the most.

Follow your own heart and when you close your eyes and pray you will know what way is best for you by Gods' will.

Edited December 23, 2004 by O'Dannyboy