How to Enjoy Reading and Studying the Bible

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

Some people may find reading and studying the Bible to be hard, while others find it inspirational, encouraging, and uplifting. Reading the Bible and coming to know the Lord can be a life-changing experience.

Making a habit of reading from the Bible every day is a good habit to get into. It will help you get to know the Bible and get to know the Lord.

When studying the Bible, you go a little deeper than just reading it. You can actually dig in and ask yourself some questions to help you comprehend and apply what you have read.

I like to study one book at a time in the Bible so I can get a clear understanding of what that book is about rather than skipping around to different passages of Scripture.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself While Studying the Bible

I have ten questions that I want to share with you that may help you as you study the Bible. I’ve broken them down into two sets of questions.

The first set of questions, you can ask yourself, while reading and studying the Bible, is the who, what, where and when questions:

Who is writing this passage of Scripture?

Who is it about?

What is going on in this Scripture?

What can I learn from this Scripture?

Where is the Scripture taking place?

When is this Scripture taking place?

The next set of questions you might like to ask yourself is more about your senses:

What do you see in this Scripture?

What do you hear in this Scripture?

What do you feel in this Scripture?

How does this Scripture make you feel?

I hope applying these questions to your Bible study time will help you to dig deeper into God’s Word and come out feeling like you are really getting to know and understand what the Bible is all about. If you would like to join us for our daily Bible study you can subscribe to Daily-Bible-Reading, where we share a daily devotional Monday through Friday.

You may also like to check out some of the books I’ve written about different books of the Bible or specific topics. I take you through the book one day at a time sharing a brief commentary, the daily Bible Scripture, a few questions for contemplation and a prayer for the day. All of my books are available on Amazon.

May God bless you as you read and study the Bible,

Deborah

Book Launch and Sale

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

We’ve published our next book in the Daily-Bible-Reading Series.

It’s another of Paul’s letters: The Book of Ephesians. We’re offering it at a special introductory price of only 99 cents January 30th – February 5th. As part of the celebration of our new book we’re offering three more of Paul’s letters on the Kindle countdown promotion. Get your copies now!

**New Release**

The Book of Ephesians: Paul’s Letter to the Church at Ephesus

by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Ephesians: Paul’s Letter to the Church at Ephesus is a Daily-Bible-Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. It is a study of the book of Ephesians from the New Testament of the Bible. Ephesians is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters, which was written to the church at Ephesus.

In the book of Ephesians Paul reminds us that we are chosen of God. He encourages us to walk in unity in the church. He talks about our various relationships including our relationship with Christ, with each other, the husband-wife relationship and others. He also exhorts us to put on the full armor of God so that we are clothed for battle against the enemy.

The Book of Ephesians: Paul’s Letter to the Church at Ephesus consists of twelve lessons, which can be used for an individual daily Bible study or a group Bible study. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the Bible Scripture, a few questions for contemplation called, “Things to think about,” and a prayer for the day.

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To download your copy!

We’re also offering these books at discounted rates January 30th – February 5th

The Book of 1 Timothy: Paul’s First Letter to Timothy

The Book of 2 Timothy: Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy

The Book of Titus: Paul’s Letter to Titus

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Thanks for joining the celebration. Enjoy the books!

Blessings,

Deborah

Give Thanks Book Launch

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Deborah H. Bateman

Book Launch for

“Give Thanks”

A Daily-Bible-Reading Study

by Deborah H. Bateman and Friends

In Celebration of the

“Give Thanks” Book Launch

the book will only be

Only 99 Cents.

From 10/29 – 11/5/2013

In addition as to “Give Thanks” to our readers

we also included all of the other books

in the Daily-Bible-Reading Series

for 99 cents each.

So, now is the time to get all the books

you don’t already have or gift them to a friend.

About the Book:

Give Thanks is a Daily-Bible-Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman and Friends. Give Thanks contains 21 daily Bible lessons that remind us to have an attitude of gratitude. Each lesson contains a brief commentary, coordinating Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer for the day. Give Thanks is a great Bible study for individual or group Bible studies.

Four of Deborah’s friends contributed to the book and one of her friends contributed pictures of nature to remind us to be thankful for God’s creation. May God bless you as you read this book and remember to “Give Thanks” with a grateful heart.

Contributors: Deborah H. Bateman, Amanda Beth, Janet Harllee, Lily Brenner, Mary Pacheco, and Kathy J. Snow (photographs)

Go to: http://tinyurl.com/neqlnh8

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The Book of Ruth: A Story of Love and Redemption is Now Available in Paperback

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Deborah H. Bateman

Hello Friends

I have some exciting news to share with you!

The Book of Ruth: A Story of Love and Redemption in Paperback by: Deborah H. Bateman

The Book of Ruth:

A Story of Love and Redemption

Now Available in Paperback

at Create Space.

and on Amazon

Because of some design issues we had to change the cover, so it is different than the cover for the Kindle version, It still has the same coloring as our Kindle book and the Daily-Bible-Reading logo. It has the same great content, but has been updated to include lines to answer the questions so it can be used as a workbook as well.

I wanted to get it in print for those of you who prefer paperback. It will be good for people to use as personal Bible study and devotional or for group Bible studies and devotionals. Celebrate with me. My first book in print.

Beatitudes: How to Live a Blessed Life

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Deborah H. Bateman

Beatituudes: How to Live a Blessed Life By: Deborah H. Bateman

Beatitudes:

How to Live a Blessed Life

A Daily-Bible-Reading Study

The Beatitudes

By: Deborah H. Bateman

What are The Beatitudes?

The Beatitudes are part of The Sermon on the Mount.

The Beatitudes are also know as “The Blessings.”

The Beatitudes tell us what it means to be “Blessed.”

The Beatitudes are spoken by Jesus.

The Beatitudes are found in Matthew 5:3-31.

Beatitudes

Matthew 5:3-11, KJV

Blessed [are] the poor in spirit:

for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.

Blessed [are] they that mourn:

for they shall be
comforted.

Blessed [are] the meek:

for they shall
inherit the earth.

Blessed [are] they which do

hunger and thirst after righteousness:

for they shall be
filled.

Blessed [are] the merciful:

for they shall obtain
mercy.

Blessed [are] the pure in heart:

for they shall see
God.

Blessed [are] the peacemakers:

for they shall be
called the children of God.

Blessed [are] they which are

persecuted for righteousness’ sake:

for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you,

and persecute [you],
and shall say all manner

of evil against you
falsely, for my sake.

What are the Benefits of reading The Beatitudes

You will learn what The Beatitudes are.

You will learn the blessings of The Beatitudes.

You will learn what it means to be poor in spirit.

You will learn what it means to mourn.

You will learn what it means to be meek.

You will learn what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness.

You will learn what it means to be pure in heart.

You will learn what it means to be a peacemaker.

You will learn what it means to be persecuted for righteousness’ sake.

You will find out what it means when men revile you, persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for Christ’ sake.

Beatitudes: How to Live a Blessed Life

is available on Amazon at:

http://tinyurl.com/d7v6cgp