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I love reading my bible and learning about the Lord, but there is so much in the bible that I just don't understand no matter how much I go over them. Can any of you give me a few tips on how to study the bible? Thanking you in advance.

God Bless.

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what version are you using? KJV is sometimes difficult to understand. it is sometimes helpful to use two versions.

also, crayons make fabulous highlighters. you can color code key scrkptures wihtout fear of the color bleeding thru on the back side of the page.

oh yeah, and have a good concordance handy so you can look up other scriptures pertaining to the same subject. cross referencing helps to determine context!


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I love reading my bible and learning about the Lord, but there is so much in the bible that I just don't understand no matter how much I go over them. Can any of you give me a few tips on how to study the bible? Thanking you in advance.

God Bless.

Many people make the mistake of "starting from Genesis". You have to read the NT first and then the OT in order to understand the meaning of it.


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One of the best study aids I have experienced is that of cross referencing. If you don't have a Bible that has a cross reference on each page it is wise to invest in one. Also it is good to have a good concordence and commentary handy. Biblegateway has some study aids that are helpful if you like to study online.


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Hi Jacqueline,

Welcome to WorthyBoards!!!

I would say definitely begin in the New Testament. When you do your quiet time, do you come across things you find intriquing? When you do, be sure to read at least 10 passages before and after the particular verse, so that you get the full meaning. And be sure to pray before your study time and ask for understanding of what the Lord wants to reveal to you. I too would highly suggest a study help like a Strongs' Concordance book. You can purchase one at any Christian book store, or I got mine at a Sam's Wholesale club for 1/2 the price. I'm not sure they'd always have something like that, but you could check. A Concordance is a big help.

Also, you can do online studies, Here's a good one from Henry Blackaby's website:

http://www.swcbc.com/exp_god/

Or this website is a good one for looking up things online, but for me, it's not conducive to sitting somewhere comfy just me and the Lord in quiet time. But if you had something you wanted to look up you could use this:

http://bible.crosswalk.com/

Hope that helps some.

In His Love,

Suzanne

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