For Christians...?

Question

How often do you read the Bible and how long or how many pages/chapters do you usually read each day? Do you have certain books that you like to read the most or randomly? I am just curious with the study habits and trying to see if there are more effective reading habits to start using. I read 5 chapters per day plus 1 chapter in Proverbs each night as well. Thank you all for answering and God Bless you all. :-)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I read several a day a few years ago. i don't read chapters per sa, anymore, or very seldom.
I do verse research and study. sometimes I end up reading a page or 2 or 3, but not as a rule.
reading stories is good. Reading the same ones over and over is even better. BUT, the fun begins, when you research what you read. There are so many verses in here thrown around by people, I have to duck at times to avoid being hit. hahhaha
You can tell a lot about a person with the verse they use and how they use it. You can take 4 of the same verses from different passages, that does not mean the same thing.
I would suggest a good concordance if you don't have one. If you ever have the chance to get the entire new testament in Greek. GET IT.
My best friend is a Greek Scholar. He sells The New Testament in Greek, and English, side by side. It is kinda pricey, but money well spent. he gave it too me as a gift. That was a blessing itself.

hey. Good Luck. Enjoy and rejoice.

Answer 3

I find it most helpful to read my bible in the morning soon after I wake up. That helps me get myself in a right frame of mind. I just randomly open the bible with a thought of, "What would you like me to read today Father?" Sometimes I read for an hour because I come across something I have read before, but don't remember everthing about it. Sometimes I have to get going and only read for a few minutes. I get a study guide available from my church that takes subjects one at a time so you can focus on just that. Last quarter it was the Holy Spirit and the guide took me all over the bible getting texts that helped to clarify what it is and how it functions. It is amazing when one learns how many books of the bible are tied together by subject and many of them were written centuries apart by people who never met each other.

Some bibles have a built in guide for daily scripture reading that will help a student like yourself read the entire bible in one year. No matter, you are on the right track just reading and learning more of God's word. Keep it up.

Answer 4

My study habits vary according to the work the Spirit does in me, which changes in focus from day to day. But what works for me may not work for you; if what you're doing works, then stick to it and keep going!

Some days, I read one or two chapters; other days, I read for 5 or 6 hours straight! Many times, I incorporate prayer into my reading; not just at the beginning (something that is absolutely recommended), but as I am reading. If I read something especially meaningful to me given my present circumstances, I pause and pray over that passage or chapter. Remember, the Bible represents the Living Word of God; it speaks to us as we read, so we would do well to pause sometimes and listen.

Many mornings, I read a Psalm before I begin getting ready for work. I'm not a morning person, so sometimes that's very difficult for me!

There are other times I am lead to research a particular topic; after I have identified the passages and/or chapters applicable to my question, I study them, contemplating each word.

I hope this helps. Peace and love in Jesus.

Answer 5

There are a lot of ways to read the Bible. Some people will pick a topic and then read a lot of different scriptures throughout the Bible dealing with that topic. The easy way to to that is to get a "topical Bible".
Another way to do it is to pick a book in the Bible and study it in great detail. Some people have studied just the book of Romans for over a year.
But I think the best way to do it is in whatever way that you can understand the meaning the best and that you can do longterm. Each person is different and so there's not really one right way.

Answer 6

Right now I am starting in Hebrews. I will read a chapter, then with notepad and pen, write down what that chapter says, in my own words, using a Bible Dictionary, Bible commentary, and the Bible of course, one verse at a time. I have to write things down in order to remember them and this study habit helps me tremendously. It sounds like your doing great with your study habits though. If it's not broke, maybe you shouldn't fix it....:)

Answer 7

Presently, I have the American Standard Version in mp3 and in palm format. With my pda I listen to and read the Bible. The palm format is the original 1903 edition, which is just a hair different from the newer mp3 one.
Newer Bibles are being altered. It's nice we have the older ones to show that.

The reading and listening keeps me focused. I enjoy it.
Anyway, I never meet my Bible reading goals, but this has sure helped.
I've read the Bible since I was 12, but never in chronological order. I am doing that now and am presently in Judges. Thanks for allowing me space to gloat.

Answer 8

I read as the Spirit leads me to do so. My three favorite books are Ecclesiastes, Psalms and 1 John. Your study habit appear to be excellent. Keep up the good work. Jesus loves you.

Answer 9

Hi There,
In my opinion, it does not matter how much you read, it is important what did you understand or benefit spiritually from it, for example you have to read a small passage, and try to meditate on it, like think of what you read and try the understand the inner meaning of it, it will help you a lot for your spiritual growth :)

Answer 10

One thing that I have found after many years of worshiping God and seeking His face as 2 Chronicles commands us to do in order to have God hear our Prayers and answer them is to Humble ourselves, which is very difficult for this stiff necked generation.


2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Answer 11

I could assure you that hardly few of the Christians do regularly read the Bible. Of course, we are all familiar with the well-known biblical stories but that's all.