In studying the Bible this year, I'm actually continuing where I left off last year. I've had a couple of blog posts about my Proverbs study. That's more of an aside to my main Bible study. I started this chronological reading plan from Bible Gateway last year. It's supposed to take you through the Bible in one year. Well, this is most likely going to take me about two years! I'm currently in Isaiah. Being real here, some of that is because I'm not always as consistent in daily Bible reading as I should be. Part of it is also because I'm taking the time to go a little more in depth with studying the Bible this time around, and trying to retain what I read.
The first thing I'm doing this year to try and get on the consistent track is plan on studying the Bible! It gets written in my planner every week day. That way, if things get really hectic, I have that reminder written right there.
Second, when I'm ready to study, I bring my Bible, chronological list, and notebook to the computer. I pray for understanding as I open up God's Word. Then I hop on Youtube and find a NKJV reading of the chapters I'm on. I've found that listening while reading along in my Bible really helps me retain better. I read through the section I have listed for that day, reading the study notes as needed as I go. I also write anything I really want to remember into my notebook.
Next, I go over to the Grace to You website, to see if there are any sermons that discuss what I read that day. If not, I look over any notes I've taken and neatly copy any verses I've highlighted. I set those aside to look at later and memorize. Then, I cross that day's reading off of my list. If there is a sermon and I have the time right then, I will listen to or watch it. I also take notes during the sermon if there's something that really stands out. If I don't have time at that very moment, I'll write it on my to-do list as something to watch later.
Lastly, I will spend some time just being quiet. Thanking God for the wonderful resource He gave us in His Word. Absorbing what I just read and learned. Praying for things that He brings to my heart. Sometimes, I will doodle in my notebook as I reflect.
That's it in a nutshell. I am not a Bible Study expert. I am nowhere near perfect in doing this every single day. Nor do I think my way is the right way for everyone. I'm just trying to baby-step my way to being a little bit better than I was before at showing God just how very thankful I am for all He's done.
What about you? I'm just sharing how I personally go about my Bible study. But, I would love to hear your techniques for studying the Bible! What resources or books do you use? Are there any sermon sites you love? Let me know in the comments!
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