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By Pastor Andy Deane

Even if you have read the Bible you may still want to know the God’s word better. It is our duty as servants of God to understand, follow, and spread his word to others. There are so many distractions in today’s world that take us away from proper Bible study and it can be hard to understand the word of God as it is written in the Bible.

When you read the Bible it is important to make sure you understand God’s true meaning. A Bible reading plan can help you understand God’s word even in the hectic and distracting times in which we live. Here are some tips to help you when you read the Bible to ensure you make the most of your Bible reading.

It is important to set aside time each day to read the Bible and reflect on each passage thinking about how it relates to your life so you can truly understand the messages held within. An easy to read translation makes reading the Bible simple and aids in understanding the meaning and message of each passage so you can take them into practice within your life.

It is also important to have a specific time and place where you read the Bible each day. Some people prefer to read the Bible each night so they can reflect on the events of the day and how they relate to the meaning of the passage. Others like to read a few passages in the morning before they start their day so they can think about their meaning and find ways to implement the message into their day.

The easy part of reading the Bible is just that, reading the words on the page. The hard part of reading the Bible is understanding the message contained in each passage and to applying the lesson to your life. A Bible reading plan will help you to set a time to study the bible and help you to understand his word and relate the messages of each passage to your life.

If you have trouble understanding God’s message when you read the Bible make sure you think about how the passage relates to you and your life. Ask questions as you read such as “What has the person in this passage learned?”, “What is God saying that I can use in my life?”, or put yourself in the place of the person God is speaking to.

Too many young people think that Bible study is boring and that they have plenty of time to learn and follow the word of God once they are an adult. This is not true, and a lie that Satan uses to stop young people from knowing and loving God. Bible study is exciting because learning and following the word of God. A person is never too young to understand the word of the Lord and apply its message to their life.

Young people can find many rewards from the Bible. God has promised many rewards to those who find him through His words and prayer. He has promised Strength (Isaiah 40:29-31), Peace (Psalm 119:165), Joy (Psalm 16:11), Success (Joshua 1:8), Stability (Psalm 16:8-9), Answered prayer (John 15:7), Personal testimony (Acts 4:13).

Youth Bible study does not have to be complicated. There are three important steps that a youth Bible study group should follow to understand the Lord’s word. They should observe God’s word and see the message in the passage. Then they should then interpret the meaning of the text as it applies to their life and finally apply the message to themselves by asking what the passage wants them to do.

When you observe the passage ask who is in the story, who is writing and who is being written to. Look for what is being communicated, the cause, affects and meaning in the words. Put yourself in the passage and think about your reactions to what is being said and what the words mean to you.

In order to interpret the Bible’s message ask why the writer said the words, why they are significant, and what is important about the words. Finding the importance of the words as they are written will help you to find the importance of the words in your own life.

To figure out how a passage can be applied a student Bible study group should focus on taking the message and working it in to their actions at home, at school, and everywhere else. They should think about the changes they should make or actions they should take to embrace the message.

The goal of teen and youth group Bible study should be to develop a love and understanding of God’s word. He messages of His word will help young people to navigate the confusing world of today with lessons that will teach them how to love and revere God. Young people can show their love of God by following John 5:3 and joyfully obeying his commands.

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About the Author: Pastor Andy Deane Andy serves as an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in central New Jersey. In 2009 he published, Learn to Study the Bible: Forty Step-By-Step Methods to Help You Discover, Apply and Enjoy God's Word. He inspires God's people for applying the richness of His Word into their lives. For more www.read-the-bible.net

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