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“... they received the word with all readiness and searched the Scriptures
daily to find out whether these things were so…”
Acts 17:11 (NKJV)

“Be diligent to present approved to God, a worker who does not
need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)

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How To Read God's Word

Read it systematically.
Read a Bible without notes.
Read it in different translations.
For reading: Message, Living Bible, Phillips
Read it aloud quietly to yourself.
Underline or color code key verses.
Choose a reading plan and stick with it.

How To Memorize A Verse

1. Pick a verse that speaks to you.
2. Say the reference before and after the verse.
3. Read the verse aloud many times. Record it!
4. Break the verse into natural phrases.
5. Emphasize key words when quoting the verse.
6. Write down the verse and erase a word one at a time.
7. Write out the verse on a flash card.
8. Carry some cards with you at all times for review.
9. Display your verses in prominent places.
10. Always memorize the verse word perfect.
11. Put the verse to music. Write a song!
12. Get a partner so you can check each other.

How To Study God's Word

SUGGESTED RESOURCES FOR BIBLE STUDY

Study Bibles:

A good Personal Study Bible:
"The Life Application Bible” (Tyndale)
A good Topical Study Bible:
“Thompson Chain Reference Bible” - NKJV (Kirkbride)
A good Background Study Bible:
“The NIV Study Bible” (Zondervan)

Bible Handbooks:

“Richard's Complete Handbook” (Word)
“Haley's Bible Handbook” (Zondervan)
“Eerdman's Bible Handbook” (Eerdmans)

Other Important Study Tools:

As many different translations as you can afford(These can be purchased in parallel editions)

A complete concordance to match your translation

A Bible on computer program such as “WordSearch,” “PCBible,” or “BibleGateway.com”

“The New Bible Dictionary” (Eerdmans)
“The Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible” (Baker)
“The New Bible Commentary” (Eerdmans)