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« on: July 15, 2003, 04:42:12 PM » |
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I was wondering how all of you approached your Bible reading. I am currently reading the Bible cover to cover, Genesis to Revelation. How do you guys decide where to read? Do you just search for relevant topics to you at the moment, or do you follow a yearly plan? Share with us.
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Josh
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2003, 05:02:18 PM » |
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Once, a Sunday School teacher had everyone pick a random 3-digit number. When we selected our numbers, he then had us turn to the corresponding page in the Bible and read the whole thing. It was an excercise in providence. "It was no accident that you came upon the page that you did," he said.
He was speaking the truth, even if it was kind of over the top. The point I'm trying to make is that I don't have a specific schedule or reading plan. I just open to somewhere in the Bible each night and trust God to show me what He wants me to see, and to give me eyes to see and ears to hear.
I sort of wish I could do the cover-to-cover plan, but my attention span is far too short, I'm afraid...
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2003, 09:31:29 PM » |
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I've tried the whole providence thing, but when I do that I usually don't do it at all. Oh well, we are all made different and that includes our Biblical study habits.
I'm sort of doing a cover to cover thing, but I do one OT chapter a day along with one NT chapter a day. I also do one psalm, one prophet, and one epistle chapter a day. So in all, at least five chapters a day. Not to mention the various other books concerning religion (Christianity and otherwise). What can I say? I love to read.
It might be cliche but knowledge is power.
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2003, 12:12:49 AM » |
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I have intended to read the Bible cover-to-cover a few times, but somehow never quite got started. I did find a plan for reading it through in 90 days, which seems reasonable. I'd also want to read the Apocryphal books that are considered by some to be part of the Bible, so that would take longer. And if I ever finish that, I might read the Qur'an and the Book of Mormon (both of which I have found online.) I guess I'd better get started. |
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Vlad!
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2003, 08:21:04 AM » |
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I'm trying to read it cover to cover as well, but I've gotten de-railed lately. I don't particularly think that the c2c method is for everyone, and certainly many Bible study plans are designed to help the believer get the most out of their reading without the seemingly irrelevant parts (such as my life verse, 2 Kings 6:29). I have found, though, that even though I'm only in Chronicles right now, I've discovered a lot of things that I never knew before just through my sporadic reading. It certainly does help you get the big picture.
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2003, 01:07:09 PM » |
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i wouldnt say i have a plan, just for whatever reason, my interest is sparked by a particular book. like last summer i just read through mathew, really letting it sink in. and lately i've been a little crazy about paul's letters. i wish i were more consistent in my reading, but i dont want it to become a "habit" thing, where i do it just for rituals sake, so i read when the desire comes to me.
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« Last Edit: July 16, 2003, 03:39:41 PM by Vlad! »
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\"I haven't come for only you, but for my people to pursue. you cannot care for Me with no regard for Her; if you love Me you will love the Church.\"
\"i am a whore i do confess, i put You on just like a wedding dress and i run down the aisle, run down the aisle. i'm a prodical with no way home, i put You on just like a ring of gold and i run down the aisle, i run down the aisle to You.\"
-- Derek Webb, She must and Shall Go Free
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Vlad!
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2003, 03:43:03 PM » |
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(smartash, I made your post all better)
Yeah, it's hard to follow a "schedule" at all without letting it become a habit...after I read, I like to sit back and think about what I just read, what it means, and what (if any) impact it should have on my life.
Do you people think that daily Bible reading is good? I've noticed sometimes that reading the Bible before I start my day helps me be calmer and order my thoughts better later that morning, but maybe I'd get the same benefit from just staring at the sky.
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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Josh
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2003, 03:47:27 PM » |
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I definitely think that reading the Bible daily is a good habit to be in (though the Bible doesn't really say this, does it?). As for when you read it, though, I think that varies from person to person. Most people prefer to do it in the morning, but I usually do it at night. In the mornings, I'm simply too tired to focus.
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2003, 10:52:44 PM » |
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Actually, in Joshua, it says we should meditate on the Word day AND night! Wouldn't that be awesome if we actually did that.
I'm in I Corinthians now. I just find a book that seems interesting to me once I'm done with my last one. I have never read all of the Bible, and am not even close because I don't like to read a lot at a time. I like to let it sink in cause there's so much packed in there.
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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2003, 07:49:06 AM » |
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oooh, good one mark.
thanx vlad, for making my post all better =D
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\"I haven't come for only you, but for my people to pursue. you cannot care for Me with no regard for Her; if you love Me you will love the Church.\"
\"i am a whore i do confess, i put You on just like a wedding dress and i run down the aisle, run down the aisle. i'm a prodical with no way home, i put You on just like a ring of gold and i run down the aisle, i run down the aisle to You.\"
-- Derek Webb, She must and Shall Go Free
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Vlad!
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« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2003, 09:49:03 AM » |
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When I was younger, I thought the phrase 'do not let this book of the law depart from your mouth' meant you weren't supposed to speak it!  Now that I'm older I realize that it means we're supposed to be speaking it constantly. That's a much better interpretation |
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2003, 02:59:02 PM » |
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And it's wonderful when people actually do that too. Some people that I've been around with are just always talking about spiritual things. It just flows through them, and it's not awkward or forced or anything... and it's awesome!
I usually think about talking about something spiritual and then think, "no, they're probably all sick of hearing about the spiritual side of things" so I shut my mouth.
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« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2003, 03:03:39 PM » |
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Just out of curiosity, where does the "spiritual" begin and the sensual end? Just wondering, and we might even need a separate topic on this (start one if you've got a lot to say about it). Because, as Stanton's sig line once read, everything is, on some level, a spiritual matter. God. Sex. Music. Whatever.
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« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2003, 03:25:52 PM » |
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i'm gonna read it tonight i think . . . cover to cover . . . actually, i have a book in my car that's the 5 minute Bible or something to that extent . . . that skips all over the Bible and i read a couple pages each weekday on my morning commute . . . what can i say, God *blessed* me with horrible traffic . . . generally during the day i'll read the passage from www.dailybible.com which generally runs three seperate tracks . . . and then on my own i read fairly regularly . . . it's good stuff though . . . peace . . . love . . . bdg . . . |
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« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2003, 09:56:58 PM » |
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I'm talking about anything from praising God for the sky to viewing a movie from a spiritual perspective. Cause you're right...
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Vlad!
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« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2003, 09:00:34 AM » |
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I think 'spiritual' can be synonimous with 'deep', in that once you go below the superficial surface and get at the heart of something (no matter what that something is, assuming it exists at all underneath its surface) it becomes spiritual. Relating back to the topic, this is one reason why Bible reading is important--it can help us see spiritual aspects in something that might otherwise seem common or not worth discussing.
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
rms
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« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2003, 11:10:53 PM » |
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I tried to say the right things in the right way, but simple silence is the only way to conclude my attempt.
Ponderings and then restatements from both sides will cause more of the same.
So remember: Stan, yes, this man, gave his best and is leaving it up to you and Him to do the rest.
Farewell
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Josh
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« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2003, 11:14:11 PM » |
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You know, Scripture is really great. A lot of people complain because God never speaks to them. Such people simply don't read the Bible, I guess. God speaks to me daily.
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Vlad!
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« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2003, 08:01:25 AM » |
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...why does Ruth take a whole day when its only 4 chapters? Maybe to let the big ideas it contains sink in? And I hear you about Genesis...I've read it several times in abortive attempts to get through the Bible. |
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
rms
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« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2003, 08:56:37 PM » |
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I have this bible that my mom gave me that is supposed to get you through the Bible in one year...I knew I wouldn't have the time to read that much material in one night and contemplate it like I wanted to. So, sometimes I use it and sometimes I just let God show me what he wants. I was wondering though, has anyone happened to stumble on devotions/ lessons online, that I can maybe print off for myself and other friends?
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The richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were not limations to overcome ~Helen Keller
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