reading the Bible
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to all my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, how often do u read the Bible?
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haha...everyday in my army camp....after 5 got nothing to do then read bible liao..
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Daily....just like having meals..because the Word of God nourishes our spirits.
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hey same here! me read the bible daily but i tend to read it more often when i'm feeling troubled
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wah so spiritual... i am trying to read everyday. last time super seldom do.
i dunno if army i will do or not -
used to have it weekly in secondary sch... nw rarely...
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i try to do it nightly.. but hehe.. haven't kept up to my routine hehe.. even my QT materials a bit late liao ...
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Perhaps I'll like to offer my little experience as walk with Jesus on this one.
It is good yo read thru the bible a least twice to get the helicopter view of the bible. Remember not to do study or try too much to understand but do mark the parts you don't understand and return to it later.
The bible is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path suggest that the bible is like guide to the map to God and godly living. It is not use like a mantra or manual. You should understand the principles behind what is written rather than to memorize it due to ever present translation problems from one language to another. Once you understand the paths as to what God wants in principle, your dependance should be based on understanding. It is like your road amp book of Singapore, after a few times of using it, you need not depend on it but based your aquired knowledge it is then translated into daily living or develop true relationship with God.
Singaporeans have the problems of memorizing things in whatever they do. We must change our mindset to tat of our education system when it comes to God.
I urge you all to develop lifestyle relationship with God based on the principles of the written word. So what you read alot and not experience the power of the living word living it? -
well agreed. Read it not because it is only right for Christians to do so....but rather to know God as He revealed Himself thru the scriptures.Originally posted by joeljuls:Perhaps I'll like to offer my little experience as walk with Jesus on this one.
It is good yo read thru the bible a least twice to get the helicopter view of the bible. Remember not to do study or try too much to understand but do mark the parts you don't understand and return to it later.
The bible is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path suggest that the bible is like guide to the map to God and godly living. It is not use like a mantra or manual. You should understand the principles behind what is written rather than to memorize it due to ever present translation problems from one language to another. Once you understand the paths as to what God wants in principle, your dependance should be based on understanding. It is like your road amp book of Singapore, after a few times of using it, you need not depend on it but based your aquired knowledge it is then translated into daily living or develop true relationship with God.
Singaporeans have the problems of memorizing things in whatever they do. We must change our mindset to tat of our education system when it comes to God.
I urge you all to develop lifestyle relationship with God based on the principles of the written word. So what you read alot and not experience the power of the living word living it? -
i try to read everyday... but now stop liaoz... haiz
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stop liao???Originally posted by dumbdumb!:i try to read everyday... but now stop liaoz... haiz -
For those who need a devotional to read the Bible with...may i suggest THIS
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I think he stopped at JOB....Originally posted by dumbdumb!:i try to read everyday... but now stop liaoz... haiz I almost gave up there myself. -
dun give up..get a copy of bible study companion/commentary to guide you along...most importantly allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the scriptures to you as you read them.Originally posted by joeljuls:I think he stopped at JOB.... I almost gave up there myself. -
Thanks for the advice but I have read the bible a few times thru liao....Originally posted by NeonTetra:dun give up..get a copy of bible study companion/commentary to guide you along...most importantly allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the scriptures to you as you read them. 
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oh...great..but understanding is more importantOriginally posted by joeljuls:Thanks for the advice but I have read the bible a few times thru liao.... -
Reading a Bible with a study guide or commentary aid understanding...always read each individual book having an idea of the setting: who is the human writer? who is he speaking to in that book? the culture aspects of that particular city/church the book is directed at?
Having such basic info in mind, you will get to understand the reason why the writer writes to emphasis certain teachings while to other churches/city he never go deep in it.
Most of all, read it with open mind and heart as it is the written Word of God.
I like the way Gideon International phrase it:
THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff. the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and gates of hell disclosed.