How I study the Bible (A hands-on tutorial)

Wondering how to study the Bible, but unsure of where to begin? Reading the Bible doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. In fact, God has given us his Holy Spirit to help us understand what He is saying to us through Scripture! Even if you are just starting out, you can dive into the Bible and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you. In this video, I give you a sample of how I personally study the Bible, and give you practical tools you can implement in your own study of Scripture in order to get more out of it! You don't have to study Scripture exactly as I do—the important thing is that you dive into it and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you along the way!
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[ndtreeministries]

When I start missing days and getting upset because I missed a day, it's usually a sign that I'm doing my study just for the sake of doing it. It's a wake up call to remember why I'm studying and reading. Praise God that He gives us freedom to grow and learn at our own pace!

[mommaof]

I pray b4, read slow, stop, ask Holy Spirit, sit and mediate on it then read more, repeat

[marybrectefield]

It’s not quantity….it’s quality. I’m so thankful I came across this teaching. Thank You Lord & thank you Pastor John

[BreakfastWithTheBible]

Love the analogy of going back and catching up with meals! One thing i have noticed in my studies, is that when i get into a rhythm of reading in the morning, it sets my day up for blessing and fruit, but if i miss my morning reading time with God, my whole day feels off. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for me, physically and spiritually.

[ProudChristian]

I’m only 3 mins in and this has been a huge blessing to me! Thank you so much sir! I just found your channel and I can’t express how much I’ve struggled with reading the Bible and I’m literally in tears because I’ve been punishing myself. Bible study isn’t about reading the Bible as a chore it’s about spending time with Jesus and building your relationship with him. I know I should have already known this, but I truly didn’t. I’ve been born again for many years, but I still struggled to read the Bible. I would rather watch or listen to someone read it or teach it to me. I’ve been praying a lot about this lately and I think God sent me here as part of his answer to my prayers!
I am still in awe of God’s mercy, and grace! Thank you again!

[ioanekoroivuki]

Quality over quantity and don't worry about missing a day. Great advice!

[georgedunbar]

I’m a man in my middle 70s I started reading the Bible on my iPad because I find it so much easier to read because it’s hard for me to see small print. I still have the same Bible I had back in the early 80s that Bible will be with me until the day I die.

[babelynfabular]

I was struggling to read my bible. Sometimes, I felt guilty because I didn't read more chapters. And sometimes I felt anxious for some days I don't read anything. Thank you Sir, after seeing your video I felt inspired and motivated to read my bible. And I am starting now😮😊

[missymuzi]

I am extremely particular about books in general, but especially my Bibles. I have books that I have bought, read through multiple times, and they still look brand new (front cover still lays flat) .... so it took me a loooong time before I ever dreamed of writing in a Bible. With that said, I do not regret it. When I'm feeling down, just as an example, I'll grab that Bible in particular and just go through the Psalms, reading all the verses I have circled, emphasized, written next to, etc. It's so helpful. BUT I have come to discover that when it's time for me to sit down and have my alone time with Jesus in His Word, I need to have a Bible that is NOT marked up. Why? Because when I've tried to read through the one with notes and emphasis added, I either A) become distracted, or B) I fixate on the OLD notes when perhaps He is going to reveal something NEW. So I'll read and reread slowly... sometimes I'll write in a notepad what stands out, and then later can transfer to my marked-up Bible, which then helps reinforce what God taught me. This system has worked well for me.

[cantstandtheestablishment]

You are absolutely right, John. I've actually never read through the entire Bible cover to cover. But I've read large portions of it over and over and over. I don't read just to read. I study. I meditate. It's when you slow down and meditate, speaking and mutter the verse, that the Holy Spirit will speak. Thank you for your ministry, brother.

[donnamattingly]

Reading the whole Bible chronologically gave me a bigger picture of God’s plan. It really gave a new perspective.

[pattimoose]

Thank you for sharing this! I wanted to do a study in Luke last year. And the Lord kept leading me back again and again to John the Baptist, Zechariah and Elizabeth. For over a month I kept reading that. And I felt like the Holy Spirit just open my heart and eyes to what they went through. I was sorta upset that I didn't read the other parts but that part was SO rich and sweet....it was all good!!

[veronicastukel]

Man oh man God has been speaking to me!!!! So I recently started my walk again with the Lord, I did get lost, but I found my way back, anywho, I have been worrying that I'm not reading enough, or even journaling and memorizing scripture, and this is all in my head, nothing I'm praying to him, but like the GOOD GOD he is, he knows me, and he sends me to these places where I can hear him and get validation, all without speaking a word about it. Man, GOD is good. Thank you!

[theassethaus]

I was recently saved January 27th 2023 and I started in the book of job because of the nature of my salvation. I just finished 2 thesolonians and I am reading and the am not even able to recall what I just read. Just reading through the Bible because that’s what I felt obligated to do it’s just not the same. I’ve been wondering why and even said a prayer this morning and this was the first video that popped up in my news feed. I want to hear from God. We shouldn’t care if we can say we’ve read the entire Bible or not. This video has been freeing and I am going to ask God right now where he wants me in his word.

[shirleybaker]

I have been listening to videos and researching various ways to read the Bible, as well as how to take meaning notes in my Bible. YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST ONE I HAVE I received a revelation, when you said it is not the quantity read, but the quality of what I have read!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[CocoRio]

John Bevere, thank you for sharing this real and honest truth! This...one...video changed my perspective so much on Bible reading, highlighting in very relatable terms the WHY behind the effort. Seriously, you expressed the bottom line of something that had been tumbling around in my spirit for a while now. I really cannot thank you enough!!

[kathyshaull]

I have started and failed the in read in a year plans. Time and again. This year I’m working through the Old Testament only. Next year-NT. It is much more manageable for me, and I’m seeing so many new things. Have I missed days? Yes. Thank you for the reminder to give myself some grace. God shows up daily, and that’s the win I need to focus on!

[christianchavez]

I think it’s admirable that you made it through the whole Bible regardless if it takes a whole year or 10. Not many even as self proclaimed Christian’s even read the whole Bible! I’m going to finally make it through the whole Bible on GODS timeline, who knows how long it’ll take

[Jkarlaaa]

Your video popped up on my recommended and it was exactly what i needed to hear! It’s truly amazing how God will speak to us because I’ve seen so many videos similar to this one but none ever captured my attention enough for me to click on the video. My boyfriend and his sister just told me the amount of books they finished and i felt as if i was behind because it takes me forever to get through one book alone. This made me feel so much better because although i haven’t finished a book, I’ve learned so much … and i just started my bible studying journey 3 weeks ago. Thank you so much for this video !

[BreakfastWithTheBible]

Also, totally agree on the value of a physical copy of the bible! I get so familiar with my bible that when i think of a verse i know that it is, for example, on the page on the right in the left column towards the bottom. My relationship with my bible is so personal that i find it difficult to read from, for instance, my wifes bible. Same version, but something just feels different. Great teaching brother.