How Do You Gain Understanding From Reading The Bible?
Many individuals are challenged with gaining the desired understanding they seek from reading the bible. If one is in earnest seeking spiritual understanding, then the things of a spiritual nature can be understood. The prerequisite for understanding is that we must first have the spirit of God in our hearts. The bible is spiritually discerned according to I Corinthians 2:14. Prepare for reading by purchasing or locating from a dusty shelf a copy of the Bible. Include study items such as a bible concordance and paper and pen. Determine a quiet space indoors or out where you can have regular times to read and seek understanding. Before you begin to read, pray for understanding. Don’t try to read a whole book, but maybe a few verses or a chapter. Where you start to read can be aided by a study guide. There are many online resources that give you daily anecdotal stories that can guide your learning. If you are seeking understanding in a particular area, look up a word or phrase that relat
