Skip to main content

How to Read the Bible

How to Read the Bible

So there is much that can be done to make your reading of the Bible productive. Read to understand. Get the overall view. When advisable dig out background material to enhance appreciation. Consider prophetic import. Isolate principles that are a guide to your daily living and scriptures that will aid you in your ministry. Ask questions as you read, and let association help you answer them


If you do not understand some material do not pass it over as if it were unimportant. God has not recorded material in the Bible that is dispensable. What is provided is for our instruction to guide us in making decisions and living according to the divine will. Do not show disrespect for God by passing over material you do not understand. Do research, going to an index in one of the Watch Tower publications. Take time to read the Bible with understanding.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

We are perplexed, but not absolutely with no way out.—2 Cor. 4:8

Distressing events can have a negative effect on our physical health... We are perplexed, but not absolutely with no way out.—2 Cor. 4:8. Distressing events can have a negative effect on our physical health. Of course, eating properly, getting sufficient rest and exercise, and keeping clean can have a good effect on us. A spiritually healthy Bible-based outlook may well affect our body for the good. Thus, it is helpful when going through some anguish that we bear in mind Paul’s experience and encouraging words. (2 Cor. 4:9) Some trials can have a detrimental effect on our spiritual health. Here, too, Jehovah can come to our rescue. His Word assures us: “Jehovah is giving support to all who are falling, and is raising up all who are bowed down.” (Ps. 145:14) For help to counteract spiritual illness, we should seek the assistance of Christian elders. (Jas. 5:14, 15) And constantly keeping in mind the Scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain us duri...
Post a Comment
Read more

Getting Married (When you are old)

Getting Married (When you are old) Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida , are   all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll   to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob   suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the   owner?" The pharmacist answers, "Yes." Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course we do." Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?" Pharmacist: "All kinds " Jacob: " Medicine for rheumatism?" Pharmacist: "Definitely." Jacob: "How about suppositories?" Pharmacist: "You bet!" Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's?" Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works." Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes f...
Post a Comment
Read more