| Even in the 21st century, sitting down and reading the | | | | specific scripture? Use a mini post-it so that the |
| Word is still one of the most used forms of Bible study. | | | | revelation you received will be there waiting for you |
| Just pick it up and read it. Sounds simple enough. | | | | next time you flip past. Instead of using bookmarks, |
| Right? But, grabbing your Bible ten minutes before you | | | | use small sticky tabs to indicate verses you want to |
| fall asleep and reading a few verses. That does not | | | | come back to or meditate on. This way, you can color |
| qualify as fruitful study time. Sure, you'll be able to say | | | | code your study topics by using different colored tabs, |
| you read something. And, if that was all you wanted to | | | | and even keep track of more scriptures. |
| accomplish, then you hit your goal. | | | | Bible Study Basic #4: Select A topic or reason for |
| But, your Heavenly Father does not want your time in | | | | your Bible study. |
| His Word to just be another item to check off of your | | | | Focus your study around something you're interested |
| to-do list. He wants it to be a time where He can use | | | | in, and you'll never forget to study your Bible again! Find |
| His Word to renew your mind. Where He can change | | | | out what God has to say about developing faith or |
| you into the person He predestined you to be. So, how | | | | raising godly children? Hunt for all of the wisdom in the |
| do you study the Bible? Under the guidance of the | | | | Proverbs or pick apart the story of creation in |
| Holy Spirit, that's How! | | | | Genesis? This is the best way to personalize your |
| "But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) | | | | Bible study experience. |
| comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, | | | | Bible Study Basic #5: Keep a Bible Study notebook. |
| full Truth)..." - John 16:13 (Amplified) | | | | As you study, write down the things that you learn. |
| So, now you have discovered the first of your Bible | | | | You can keep a running list of your favorite scriptures |
| Study Basics. | | | | or write down things that God reveals to your heart as |
| Bible Study Basic #1: Never Study Without The Spirit | | | | you study. Using your notebook to journal is also key. |
| of The Lord! | | | | Journal on specific scriptures, what they mean to you, |
| But what other techniques can help you make your | | | | and how you'll incorporate them into everyday life. |
| Bible study time bear good spiritual fruit? | | | | Of course, reading the Word is not the only way to |
| Bible Study Basic #2: Don't be afraid to write in your | | | | study the Bible. Bible study workbooks and classes |
| Bible! | | | | can be excellent ways to grow closer to God through |
| Some people are scared they'll mess up their Bibles. | | | | His Word. You can also do your Bible study online. |
| Don't be. Make notes in the margins of your Bible and | | | | Free online Bible study lessons make God's Word |
| highlight passages that touch your heart. This makes it | | | | available wherever you are. While everyone else at |
| easier to sit down from time to time and revisit the | | | | work is taking a smoke break, take a Word break and |
| things you've learned. | | | | shoot over to your favorite Bible study online website! |
| Reading over your notes and revelations regularly is | | | | No matter how you study God's Word, don't forget |
| one of the best ways to remind yourself of thing that | | | | your #1 Bible Study Basic. Pray before you begin your |
| the Holy Spirit reveals to you as you study. | | | | Bible study sessions and invite the Holy Spirit in to be |
| Bible Study Basic #3: Invest in mini post-it notes and | | | | your guide. That way, your study time will always bear |
| sticky tabs. | | | | good fruit! |
| Want to leave a larger note right on the page of a | | | | |