3 Practical Questions When You're Reading the Bible
The Bible is one of the most important books in the world. It is the most important source for not only spiritual growth, but also in navigate life. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. People often read it without understanding what it says, or they try to use it to support their own personal beliefs, regardless of what the text actually says.
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
If you want to get the most out of reading the Bible, you need to ask questions while you read. What does this passage mean? What is its context? How does it relate to other passages in the Bible? What did this passage mean when it was written, and how should I apply it today?
These are just a few examples of questions that can help you get more out of your Bible study. Asking questions will help you understand the text on a deeper level, and it will help you remember what you’ve read. By asking questions as you study the Bible, you can get into its meaning—and that is an important first step to getting closer to God.
If you're like me, you often find yourself reading through the Bible and wondering what God is trying to teach you through a particular passage. It can be tough to know how to apply certain teachings to our lives, but that's where this blog post comes in!
Here are 3 practical questions that you can ask and keep in mind as you're reading the Bible.
1. What is this passage teaching me about God?
The Bible is the Word of God. Therefore God is showing us His character through the scriptures. As you read the Bible ask yourself what is it showing you and teaching you about God's nature and who He is.
The great thing about God is that He is not hiding from you. He wants to be found. When we read His word and seek Him I believe that He will reveal Himself to us.
We all want to know what God is like and how we can get close to Him. As you grow in your faith, the Bible, God's Word, can continue to encourage you with the knowledge that it's possible for us to be near and dear to God.
2. What is this passage teaching me about myself?
I believe that as we read the Bible it should be a mirror.
Do not just read the Bible but let the Bible read you!
When we do this we invite the Holy Spirit to show us things about ourselves that maybe we don't even realize.
The Bible is a treasure trove of wisdom that can help you understand yourself better. It's also full of practical life lessons that will take your relationship with God to the next level.
The Bible shows you that you are not alone, and the Holy Spirit resides in your heart. Knowing this can give you hope. The Bible can help shape how you think about yourself through its teachings on God's love for his children, even when we mess up. We all need encouragement like this!
3. What is this passage teaching me about how to live my life?
The Bible is not just a beautiful story of God's love and redemption, it is also a guide to how we should live our lives. The Biblical truths are truths for us today. When applied in our life it allows us to live the life we were meant to live.
God and His Word is always with us to help and guide us in life. When we face struggles in life, it's important that we have someone who will lead the way for us, even when our path seems dark. The Bible provides guidance so you can rely on it during difficult times or even if you just need encouragement from time-to-time.
One of the main ways that the Bible is teaching us how to live our life is by emphasizing the importance of virtues such as patience, kindness, and humility. The Bible teaches that if we aspire to be God's people and live godly lives, then we need to focus on embodying these virtues.
Another way that the Bible is teaching us by providing guidance in times of difficulty. The Bible can be a source of comfort and hope during difficult times, and it can help us to find strength to move forward.
Final Thought
I want to encourage you to simply get into the habit of reading your Bible. By asking those 3 questions and others I believe you can maximize your time in the scripture. A final thought would be to always have a way to write things down. I believe that as you read the Bible God will speak to you. He will show you things about Himself, He will show you things about you, and He will show how to live a God honoring life!