For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)
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Practical Steps to Study the Bible
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As you begin your journey of getting into God’s Word, I want to share some practical tips with you that have helped me:
Purposely set aside time. Make an appointment with God each day. If mornings don’t work for you, then find a time that does. Just start somewhere!
Make preparation for your Bible study. Choose a comfortable place to study where you can be alone and away from distractions.
Have all your materials available. Along with your Bible, bring any study tools you may want to use, such as a concordance or a dictionary. Be prepared with a notepad or computer in case you want to record scriptures or other notes.
Prepare your heart. Begin with prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you as you read and study.
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Tip
“When we spend time studying the Word, we’re spending time with God. He works in our hearts, making us more like Jesus in our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors.”
— Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion
Try adding one of the helpful tips you just read about into your study time. You can also check out joycemeyer.org/study and take a look at the free resources there for you and jump in wherever you are.
