Category Archives: Bible reading

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 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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8 Reasons to Think about Jesus and His Word

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Wayne Davies

God has much to say about our minds. What we think about matters to Him. Therefore, we don’t have to go very far to sin, do we? Iniquity is just a thought away.   I’ve been, well, thinking about this … Continue reading →

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How to Spend More Time Reading the Bible

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Wayne Davies

Here’s an easy way to spend more time reading the Bible: Read the Bible by listening to the Bible. “Reading by listening” offers this advantage . . . You can listen to the Word while doing “mindless” activities such as … Continue reading →

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3 Simple Steps to Understand the Bible Better

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Wayne Davies

What does it take to understand Scripture? Here’s a word picture that provides an answer: “Raking is easy, but you get only leaves; digging is hard, but you might find diamonds” (John Piper, Future Grace). The same can be said … Continue reading →

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34 Bible Reading Questions Answered

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Wayne Davies

Do you have questions about how to read the Bible? See below for 34 of them. You’ll find answers to all these questions in the new book, Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions. (“Pastor John” is … Continue reading →

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How to Study Your Bible One Book at A Time (Part 1)

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Wayne Davies

My favorite way to read and study the Bible is to do it book by book. Topical studies certainly have their place. And daily devotionals can also be beneficial. But there is no substitute for going through one book from … Continue reading →

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How to Cultivate the Habit of Bible Reading

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Wayne Davies

Our lives are filled with habits. Some are good; some are bad. I googled the word “habit” and here’s how three dictionaries define it: “A settled tendency or usual manner of behavior.” (Merriam-webster.com) “Something that you do often and regularly.” … Continue reading →

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