What is the best method for studying my bible?

Question

I am using a King James Version
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Answer 1

I use the King James version with foootnotes and cross references at the bottom of each page. It also has a topical guide and Bible dictionary at the back. You can find the text with links to the footnotes online at www.lds.org and follow the links till you find it; I cant remember the exact directions to the right page. You can also pick up the text at one of their distribution centers. As for the reading itself. I have found that I get the most of out it when I pray both before and after reading.

Answer 2

I don't know if what I do would be considered Bible study by Christians, but I do comparative religion and mythologies studies. When I'm using the Bible in those studies, the tool I find most useful is Strong's Concordance. It references every single word of the Bible back to the original Hebrew/Greek, so you can see what was originally written there. And it lists every location the word is used in the Bible. It's extremely useful, since when doing the comparative studies you'd want the original term used, and not the English one. For example, in 2 Peter 2:4, "Tartarus" is translated into English as hell the same way Gehenna is. But Gehenna and Tartarus were two very different concepts, and the context they are used in the scriptures implies that they should not be translated as the same word. For that matter, Gehenna and the English translation of "hell" are not identical concepts (given what 'hell' has come to mean). That would be missed if someone were to study only the English translation.

Answer 3

Depending on if you are new in Christ or if you have been in Christ a long time.

First read John (the Gospel), here you learn all about Jesus. John is totally different than Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Go from there and read Ephesians... here you learn about the Armor of God. From there you can study it as you are directed to do so by allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you.

Stay away from the NIV and The Message. NIV has left over 300 verses out of the Bible. The Message is a disgrace completely.

Continue to use the King James Version as the main Bible to study from. There are lots of Bible studies that you can get from your local Christian Book store.

Answer 4

In answer to your question read it from cover to cover then by subject matter ie what does the Bible say about Gods Kingdom mentioned in MattCh 6:9-12 or what does it say about the condition of the dead or any topic of interest to you do a little research on the events around it why did Paul write the letter to the Congregation in Rome or Philipi what was he trying to do to help them and as you read picture your self there or read Ps 83:18 about Gods Name if I can help further let me know I have been teaching people the Bible for 35 yrs best wishes Gorbalizer

Answer 5

Get extra commentaries to help you along. Search out the verses that correspond with the verse along side the scripture. Get into Bible Study groups. I have learned so much more by Bible study, teaching Sunday School, and going to Sunday School. The children always ask questions that I had to study to find more information. I also have the Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. It helps find every word in the Bible, and where to find it. Don't rush through your Bible, take time, and meditate on it.

Answer 6

I have found that investing in a Life Application Bible has really helped me in my studying. I use it along with my King James version and when I come across something that I want to know more about, I refer to my Life Application Bible. It also helps because it challenges you to apply the scripture to your life.

Answer 7

Get an NIV (New International Version) and pray before you read for wisdom and guidance. After your reading session, Thank God for his blessings and ask the Lord to help you process what you read, to show you the way.

I learned more in a month doing that than I have in six months with the King James version and no prayer. No study group was needed, no outside persons to direct my thoughts - just the Inside Man - Jesus.

Answer 8

I recommend setting a one-year reading plan so you set passages for each day of the year. You can do this online. I've provided the link below.

When reading the bible I recommend do you extra study simply by going on the Internet and reading up on what other people have to say about the passage you just read. E.g. when you first read Genesis you can research extra opinions about Creation, then extra opinions on Cain and Abel.

Answer 9

There really is no method, but the way I study my bible is I take notes in church and read the verses and chapters my preacher preached on or I close my eyes and just flip to any chapter and read what I landed on I usually pray before Ido this though and ask God to put me on the right chapter that he wants me to read and believe it or not 9 out of 10 times I am satisfied!! That is my way though God doesn't care how you do it just as long as you read His word!! I hope I was help full! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!! -love your sister in Christ-

Answer 10

I read one book of the OT,and then one book of the NT each night.I find that gives a good balance.Or,you could read one book every night,starting from the begining.
It would be good if you could go to a home group of church Bible study,where you can get more in-depth teaching.