Category Archives: Bible reading

What the Bible Says about What the Bible Does

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been reading the book of Acts this week, following the 5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan. (I love the simplicity and accountability of this plan.) In Acts, from chapter 13 on, the focus is on the ministry of Paul … Continue reading →

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What Does It Takes to Understand the Bible? (Part 3)

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Wayne Davies

What does it take to understand the Bible? First, it takes hard work. And by that, I mean your hard work. To benefit from time in the Word . . . Human Diligence Is Essential The slothful need not bother, … Continue reading →

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5 Powerful Benefits of Bible Study

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Wayne Davies

It’s easy to read the Bible and overlook the incredible claims it makes. Take this verse, from the Apostle Peter: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his … Continue reading →

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3 Great Ways to Read & Study the Bible in 2023

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Wayne Davies

This post is about how to read and study the Bible in 2023. Specifically, you’ll learn three of my favorite ways to dive into the Word with diligence, delight, and dependence.   But first, some general comments about what it … Continue reading →

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A Better Way to Read the Bible in 2023

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Wayne Davies

There are many good ways to read the Bible. The purpose of this article is to explain what I call “A Better Way” to read it. Please take note that I’m going to discuss reading the Bible rather than studying … Continue reading →

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How A Book about The Book Can Make All The Difference

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Wayne Davies

I’m reflecting on how God has provided gifted Bible teachers to help me understand the Bible. One of those teachers – Gordon Fee – died last month. He co-wrote (with Douglas Stuart) two books that have had a tremendous impact … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Help You Refocus on God & His Word

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Wayne Davies

Life can get in the way of our plans. We have good intentions to spend time with God in the Word and prayer, and then before we know it, the day is gone and it didn’t happen. In her October … Continue reading →

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This Free Bible Study Will Take You Deep into the Word

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Wayne Davies

What a treasure chest of truth we have at our fingertips. The Bible is an inexhaustible goldmine of divine instruction, “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, … Continue reading →

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When Is the Best Time of Day to Read the Bible?

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Wayne Davies

I received this comment recently on the GodWroteTheBook.com blog: “I have a Bible that my pastor gave to me and I am not sure which time of the day my pastor expects me to read it to gain knowledge of … Continue reading →

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7 Truths about Biblical Meditation

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Wayne Davies

There are many beneficial ways to hear God’s Word. Because we love God and want to know Him better, we turn to His Word and listen to it, read it, study it and sing it, all with a view to … Continue reading →

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