How to Enjoy Reading and Studying the Bible

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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.

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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

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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**

Ephesians(1)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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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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Blessings,

Deborah

99 Cent Book Launch

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99 Cent Book Launch

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The Book of Galatians: Paul’s Letter to the Churches of Galatia

By Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Galatians: Paul’s Letter to the Churches of Galatia is a Daily-Bible-Reading Study of the book of Galatians. The book of Galatians is in the New Testament and is one of Paul’s letters. He wrote it to the churches of Galatia.

Paul is concerned that the people of Galatia are being taught something different than the true gospel, which he had taught them earlier. Paul goes to great lengths to make sure they understand the difference between living under the law and living under the grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Book of Galatians: Paul’s Letter to the Churches of Galatia contains sixteen daily Bible lessons. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the daily Bible Scripture, a few questions for contemplation called, “Things to think about,” and a prayer for the day. This book is good for personal daily Bible study and would be great to use for group Bible studies as well.

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Deborah H. Bateman Interviews Janet Harllee

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Deborah H. Bateman

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Janet Harllee

Author of

“Just a Closer Stumble with Thee”

on Wednesday

11/20/2013

at 6:30 pm.

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Meet my friend Janet Harllee

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Give Thanks Book Launch

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Give Thanks - 25Book 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)

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