Based on the Life Way Research Biblical Solutions for Life, 27 percent of people don’t prioritize the reading of the Bible, while 15 percent have no time for it.
While others do agree with what it says – 10 percent – 13 percent of the people surveyed have read enough of the Bible, the same source said.
Spencer Davis of Red Oak Church said only 24 percent of the Christians have been actively engaged in reading the Bible. Also, 32 percent of the Protestant churchgoers read the Bible everyday, he said.
“Studying of the Bible is crucial, but those that try reading the Bible don’t do it consistently,” Davis noted.
Davis said some may think that the Bible is difficult to understand or boring.
This maybe due to the wrong way of studying it like we don’t plan it well and study it terribly, he said.
Three things to consider when reading the Bible:
* When can you consistently study it? Is it in the morning, afternoon or evening?
* Where are you going to study it?
* What are you going to study?
As a general rule, Davis said pick one book from the Bible and then study it slowly from the beginning to the end of that particular book until you clearly understand it.
Focus on one thing when reading the Bible. And when you read, obey the word, because lack of meditation can lead to disobedience, Davis said.
Whenever you read, study and meditate on God’s word.
Remember that you’re meeting with Jesus. To connect with God is also to grow with Him. Little by little, you become like Him as you obey His Word.
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night” (Psalm 1:2).
Ana Williams is the faith columnist for The Graham Star.