Here are 5 ways I like to study scripture! I hope this is helpful to you too!
I look up what I need help with. If it’s courage I Google scriptures about that. I find it's important to have scripture be applicable to my life in real time.
I look up YouTube videos from people & pastors I respect on the subjects I am interested in. If it's anxiety for example I will search in YouTube. - “Steven Furtick Anxiety” or “Joyce Meyer Anxiety.” Some of my other favorite pastors/speakers who have Godly wisdom are: T.D.Jakes, Myles Munroe, Allyson Rowe, Transformation Church (relationship goals is a must listen!) One Church LA - Toure Roberts… I will have to write a blog about my favorites!
I look up different translations. There are different versions of the Bible, you may understand one interpretation better than another or need clarification. (MSG message version, King James, New Living Translation NLT, ect) you can also Google summaries or explanations of scriptures.
I let it marinate in my mind. Think on it throughout the day, write it down repeat it, ask God for understanding and wait and after it marinated you may just get it!
I read christian books on the subject matter I am interested in learning about. I have read “How to hear from God” by Joyce Meyer when I wanted to know how to hear Him — I highly recommend it. I've read “The Power of Vision” by Myles Munroe when I wanted to create a vision for my life and find my purpose — I also highly recommmend it. And many other books I will need to write another blog about!! The good thing about reading other books that contain scripture is that the author really breaks things down well.
I hope these tips help you! The word of God is powerful and life changing. I can testify it has transformed my entire life. God bless you!
For the word of God is alive and active.Sharper than any double- edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
