How do I start reading the Bible?
How do I study the Bible?
How do I pray?
How do I lead a bible study?
- Choose a book of the Bible (like John, Philippians, James, Mark, or 1 John)
- Choose a time to read (morning, at lunch, before bed)
- Choose how much you will read (5 minutes or 1 chapter)
- Find someone to talk to about what you are reading
- Continue until you finish that book
How do I study the Bible?
- What does this teach about God?
- What does this teach about man?
- What sins are addressed?
- What promises are given?
- What example should I follow (or NOT follow)?
- What commands are given?
How do I pray?
- Follow the example of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15)
- Use the PRAY acronym:
- Praise God
- Repent of your sin
- Ask your requests
- Yield to His will
How do I lead a bible study?
- Start with 10-15 minutes discussing highs & lows from each person's week
- Discuss the study questions above for 15-20 minutes
- End by making specific application & accountability goals for the week for 10-15 minutes, then pray for each other