Category Archives: Bible reading

How to Read the Bible Like A King

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Wayne Davies

Ever wonder what it would be like to be the king? More specifically, what would it be like to be the king of Israel? In Deuteronomy 17:14-20, God revealed His expectations for the leader of His people. 14 “When you come … Continue reading →

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The Whole Bible in Four Words

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Wayne Davies

Does reading and studying the Bible really matter? Does spending time in the Word make a tangible difference in your life? Here’s a 15-minute article from Precept that provides three compelling reasons to answer those questions with a resounding “Yes!” … Continue reading →

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How to Spend Your Busy Days with Jesus

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Wayne Davies

Do you ever have days when life gets so busy, you forget to give Jesus your undivided attention? For many reasons, we all have those “crazy busy” days. We are consumed with what we think is most urgent and neglect … Continue reading →

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The Most Amazing Chapter in the Bible?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Wayne Davies

I just finished reading the book of Genesis. I’d like to read the Old Testament in 2025 and the New Testament in 2026. (For details on my 2-Year Bible Reading Plan, check out this blog post: https://godwrotethebook.com/2-year-bible-reading-plan/ I’m actually a … Continue reading →

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Does God Expect You to Read the Whole Bible?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Wayne Davies

It’s already January 8, and I’m wondering if you’ve set a goal for reading the Bible this year? I have. Lord willing and by His grace, I plan to read the Old Testament in 2025 and the New Testament in … Continue reading →

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How to Understand Difficult Bible Passages

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Wayne Davies

What can we do when reading a difficult passage of Scripture? Here are ten suggestions: Pray for God to provide understanding. Read the passage multiple times. Read the passage in different translations. My favorites are: the NIV (for ease of … Continue reading →

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How to Energize Your Bible Reading

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Wayne Davies

Looking for a simple way to energize your Bible reading? Here’s a suggestion: During the month of October (or any month), pick one book of the Bible and read it repeatedly. By “repeatedly,” I mean that you read it every … Continue reading →

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How to Re-ignite Your Bible Reading

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Wayne Davies

Need help getting into the Word? Here’s a great article by David Murray: Re-ignite Bible Reading That’s Become Boring Any one of these 12 practical tips may be just what you need if Word-time has become less than it should … Continue reading →

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Be Not Deceived: Knowing about God and Knowing God Are Worlds Apart

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been reading Knowing God, by J.I. Packer – for the third time. It’s that good. There is so much truth in the first few chapters, it’s hard to know where to begin. These statements stand out from chapter two: … Continue reading →

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Does the Bible Command a Daily Quiet Time?

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Wayne Davies

Here’s a question to ponder: Do the Scriptures command a daily devotional time of prayer and Bible reading?  I like how Kevin DeYoung answers this question: “Not exactly, but they presume something like it. “On the one hand, we must … Continue reading →

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