Bible Study

It is difficult, at times, to study the Bible.  It can be more entertaining, or at least easier to watch TV, get on the internet, etc.  Here are a couple of things that I would suggest (Some of this if found on the attachment)Make an appointment with God - Literally set up a time to meet with God where you will not be distracted.  Maybe go to a favorite spot and get comfortable.  Sit in silence for a while and really center on God and connect with Him through prayer, even if it means telling Him how far away you feel. 

Open your Bible - Look for a passage in one of the Gospels that you enjoy.  Don’t worry about studying a complete chapter, rather look for a section (aka a pericope).  These are often identified by bold headings contained within the chapters.  Find a story and read it over and over again.  Typically this should just be 5-15 verses of the Bible.  As you read the story, each time try reading it from a different perspective, maybe using your senses (i.e. hear the story, feel the story, taste the story, see the story, smell the story).  I know that it may sound a bit crazy, but try it.  Get into it. 

Rewrite the Story - Take a journal and now rewrite the story in your own words.  Don’t hesitate to use the Bible as a cheat sheet.  Look at it and write it in your own words.

Write a Prayer to God - Now that you’ve spent some time in this story, write a prayer to God based on that story.  What is He telling you?  What is frustrating to you?  What questions to you have?  What insights have you gleaned? etc....

Write a Response from God - Stop and listen to God.  Now that you’ve written a prayer to God, what is He saying back to you?  Write that down.  What do you sense Him telling you based on what you’ve just read.

Posted by matthew gamble on December 21, 2009 at 06:26 AM
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