Hi Guys.

Happy sunday.

I just want to post this here because I believe it will be useful and timely for some people who may actually need it at the moment and those who may still read later.

If you are like me(former me,lol) and you get confused and bored when studying the Bible or when you even think about it, but you really really want to make it work...then read this and don't skip a thing.

These are methods I use that has blessed and changed my habits and lifestyle and I do hope and pray it blesses you too.

Amen.

Firstly guys,to lay a foundation,THERE ARE NO RULES.

Follow God's leading always.

Once upon a time,I had difficulty in my study of the bible. I needed insight on how to study the bible with direction.

It happened that I’d pick up the bible and it’ll feel bland as i didnt know where to start reading from exactly.

I coveted passionately the ‘rhema’ other Christians got when they studied and meditated on the word.

I didnt just want to depend on a spiritual head for spiritual food. I wanted mine from the word.

Did I just describe you?

Here is how to study the Bible with direction:

1.Pray about it

A popular hymn says[i] ”..Oh! what peace we often forfeit. Oh! what needless pain we bear , all because we do not carry,everything to God in prayer”.[/i]

As Christians we are instructed to never worry but pray instead.

The fact remains that God does not want you to worry about anything in Life because he has everything settled for you.

You only have to withdraw it through prayer and Thanksgiving.

If studying the word causes worry for you,then go ahead and talk to him about it!

Be sincere about your weaknesses and see God’s strength come through for you.

Another truth is,the devil doesn’t want you to study the word.

He knows your mind will be renewed and when your mind is renewed,he loses control over your life.

This is because your mind is the powerhouse of your Life here on Earth.

Plus, he wants to steal your faith ,for faith comes by hearing the word of God!

2.Study bible characters:

Trust me when i say , this is an exciting way for you to study God’s word by yourself.

Biographies are always an interesting read and its simple enough.

Studying the word this way means, you pick a character in the word of God that inspires you and study them.

For Instance,Jesus our Lord is our perfect role model.

You can study his character,his lifestyle ,his teachings ,how he reacted to situations around him,how he prayed and so much more.

Our Lord Jesus came to fulfill all righteousness, you study his life and see how to live right.

Another Bible character is Abharam-his fear of God,Faith and Obedience is totally Amazing.

He was asked of God to sacrifice what he had waited on God for years and he gave it willingly,that is definitely worthy of emulation.

3. Study Godly qualities/character traits:

This is another simple way to study God’s word.

At a point in your walk with God,you may notice a lack of one or more Godly traits in your life,Go on and study about them!

It’s as simple as just navigating directly or using the help of Bible apps (check youversion app) and the internet.

There are a host of options to chose from- patience,love, obedience and lots more.

4. Study By Topics:

There could be spiritual topics or events you’re probably curious to learn more about, or even know nothing about.

Examples include topics on Marriage, Baptism of the Holyspirit, Fruits/Gifts of the spirit and many more.

5. Study By books:

This can be the simplest method due to easy proximity.

Various books are known for their unique theme from which you could learn a lot from.

The popular Book of proverbs teaches us to be wise.

Revelation tells of the end time.

Exodus expands on how and why the Israelites took 40 years for just an eleven-day journey.

As you begin and continue to study this way, it builds expectancy as the Holyspirit guides and teaches you.


6. Study according to present situation or circumstances:

You may probably be going through trying times with trials from every side and spiritual warfare. That is definitely a time to dig up scriptures from God’s word.

For every problem in the world,there’s a solution in the word.
If the devil is trying to steal your peace of mind, its time to study up and meditate on the promises of God.

7. Study according to God’s leading/Be led:

A verse can be impressed on your heart by the Holyspirit, do well to study it and not just read but study, then meditate and act on it.

..And that's it.

Remember! studying the word of God is not about the quantity but the quality.

It’s not about breaking the world’s record of ‘reading five chapters of the bible in a day’.

It’s thrives in the ocean of consistency.

And when it comes to consistency, believe me, our adversary the devil will try everything possible to stop you.

You’ve got to fight for it, and be violent about it.

‘The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent taketh it by force’.

Anything related to the kingdom is a battle and you’ve got to be violent about it.

Fight for your consistency!
Fight for your spiritual life!
Its your birthright!

Do not be discouraged when you’re not consistent.

Continue from where you stopped the last time.

If you need to set reminders,do it!
Ask the Holyspirit to remind you and he will.

You can’t give up because if there’s anyone going down in the boxing ring of life, it’s definitely not you, Amen?!

I pray for you, the Holy Spirit helps you now to study, meditate and live the word(very important) that you may do exploits for him. Amen.

Do you have additional methods on how to study the Bible or any contributions?

I'd like to learn from you

Happy an awesome week!

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I did all that and became an atheist