2 BRAIN HACKS To Finally ENJOY Your Bible Reading (Science Backed!)

[@keithferrin]

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[@lindaeagleton9392]

Right on Keith! Everything you said is exactly true for me. I'm 76 years old, and never read the Bible through until four years ago. I've read it through three times now, by doing it in a year each time. I found this method for myself while attending a ladies class. We would take turns reading out loud each week. Some ladies would just read the passages a word at a time without any feeling at all. It was hard to follow along. When it was my turn, I read like I used to read to my grandchildren, with feeling. And that's when it dawned on me. It brought the story to life! I started doing my daily Bible reading that way. And now I read so much more every day, not wanting to put it down. I've got to keep going to see what's next. It turns out that it is a very intriguing story and guide for my life. My hope is for others to find the same realization. God bless you all.

[@keithferrin]

Thanks Linda. I've said many times, "Never let the reading of Scripture to be the most boring part of your Bible study!" :)

[@ginamiller6754]

I read through the Bible for the first time in 2023. I’m 62 and started begging my daughters and husband to do it because I was so sad that I waited so long to do it. I’m in a bit of a rut now and after watching this video I see why. I’m giving these tips a go!

[@gretecmom]

I listen an audio bible for this very reason! Good for you to help others hear it this way too

[@oekmama]

@@gretecmom I listened last year to Bible in a year and I‘m almost finished. The second Time around I will read aloud for myself. I keep thinking about how the Book of Genesis was told orally around the campfire during the Exodus. By the time they crossed the Jordan, Moses had the first 5 books written down, but I guess those oral traditions were deep-rooted.

[@sj36joy]

I listen as I follow along and read the Bible twice in a year. That’s the first time I read it twice, working on that again.

[@daughterofTheLion]

You just confirmed what i now tell new believers to do. When i first became a believer, a radio preacher said we believe ourselves and our own voices more than anyone else's. Another teacher said to make sure we majored on the Epistles for awhile because they were God's letters to the Church. So I sat alone in my apartment with my cat on my lap and read the Epistles out loud to myself for fairly long amounts of time. This completely and quickly changed me and my entire life forever. I was 25 then and am 70 now. Still loving Jesus and His Word.

[@keithferrin]

Praise God for your legacy of faith!

[@KathySipkema]

What a beautiful testimony. Astonishing. Hoping it’s true. There are SO many false claims.

[@traceylemerle7971]

Thank you . I’m a teacher and know the value of reading out loud , I just never associated it with the Bible ! This really is a video I was led to.

[@keithferrin]

Wow! That is SO encouraging to read. Glad you "found" me. :)

[@Superperfect12]

The Holy Spirit told me to read ten pages a day. It took about an hour. I finished the Bible in three months and the stories stuck with me. First time I ever read the Bible.

[@lisaslayton3880]

Thankyou Keith, I accidentally came across your video this morning. You are so right. In 2008 my only Son passed away in a car accident. My Mother had already buried 2 children so after a couple of months I asked her to help me with my loose. She said that she couldn't and she was right. I went to Our Awesome Father, reading His Word, searching for answers. I would as God questions and the more I studied, the more answers He would lead me to. I would always pray, thanking God for His word, asking for understanding and wisdom. As I read, sometimes He would guide me to read the references that went with that verse. Little by little God gave me the answers to all my questions. You can read a verse and just keep going and a month, a year later, read the same verse and get the meaning of that same verse. Stay in the Word, all the answers are there. God and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is the only ones that can completely Heal a broken heart. God Bless 🙌🙏

[@keithferrin]

Hi Lisa. First off...I'm SO sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the heartbreak. I'm grateful God led you to my channel. Welcome!

[@bettywomble7715]

My sister reads out loud to her dogs and has learned so much more!!!

[@keithferrin]

@@bettywomble7715 That’s awesome. I should try that!

[@joelsmith7078]

I can't read out loud. All I think about is how to read out loud in the moment. What I do is listen to the audio book while reading. It keeps me on task and greatly improves retention.

[@keithferrin]

Audio Bibles are super helpful!

[@maliraman6879]

Also I learned long ago in Romans 10:17 says " Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God" so I started reading aloud so I can hear the word of God. Thank you for a great video

[@daughterofTheLion]

I was told as a new believer that we believe ourselves more than anyone else. So based on a Bible teacher's recommendation, I read the Epistles especially because they are God's letters to the Church, out loud to myself for long periods, over and over. It completely transformed me and my life. Also the word hearing is defined by strongs as hearing with the ear and it is also in the continuing tense... so hearing, and hearing and hearing....

[@randykerg9083]

I had the same revaluation. God Bless ✝️

[@keithferrin]

Amen!

[@keithferrin]

Nice "word study!" :)

[@viconmypc]

These are facts! I have read the Bible over 35 times. (At this point, I have lost count. 😅) My time in The Word is always at least fifteen to twenty minutes and I always read as if someone is listening to me, like I'm reading to a child. I always try to start with a worship song or two and with a quick prayer, and then I get into the reading. That's it, I try to keep it simple. I always enjoy it, never get tired of it, and I'm always learning something new and applicable.

[@keithferrin]

That's awesome!

[@juliefall2892]

What year did you first read the Bible have you seen any changes to text?

[@viconmypc]

@juliefall2892 I started in 1998. No I haven't seen changes but I've been reading out of the same King James Bible the whole time, it's being held together by duct tape and wishes. 🤣

[@MissKrisLoves]

@@viconmypcyou can get your Bible recovered.

[@MissKrisLoves]

What's your favorite book of the Bible?

[@naturallycurly2384]

My pastor made a comment one Sunday that a believer (one who has been one for awhile) should be able to have a one sentance summary of each book. I took that as a challenge. 😊 Minus the Gospels, Acts, and Revelation, I sat and read each NT letter in a sitting, made short notes, and came up with a sentence for each. I greatly enjoyed it. I definitely benefit from reading several chapters in one sitting. Especially those long OT ones. You get more of an idea of the whole picture and what is going on.

[@maypasifiki9360]

Such a good idea. Will try it out when I do my bible study

[@keithferrin]

The one-sentence summary is a great habit to develop!

[@DioniWise87]

Thanks for these brain hacks, Keith! 🧠 1) Read for 10 minutes, at minimum, in one sitting so you can get into storytelling mode and retain more. The longer, the better. 🧠 2) Read out loud and with emotion. “Read the Bible like you’re reading Curious George to a 5-year-old and watch what happens.” Great tips! I read about 10 minutes (3-5 chapters) a day through The Bible Recap (2025 is my second year). I’ve found that I retain more when I go back and read several assignments in one sitting. In one sitting, I see repeated phrases and themes clearly. I also enjoyed reading Paul’s letters aloud to really get a sense of the emotions he was conveying. These brain hacks definitely work! Praise God for our wonderful brains and people who can communicate how they work so we can improve.

[@rebeccasthought2443]

Thank you for writing this out. It helps seeing it in words!!!

[@DioniWise87]

@ Happy to help, Rebecca! 😊

[@keithferrin]

That's a great idea...to reread several "days" in one sitting. Thank you!

[@DioniWise87]

@@keithferrin Thank you! I’m blessed by your ministry. Keep up the great work!

[@bruceboettcher9977]

Thank you, Keith. First, for telling us you're not a pastor. I'm so sick of guys making sure we know that they went to school at I Know Everything Academy. Your humility is refreshing. Second, for not insisting there's one right way to read the Bible. Your encouragement to take manageable bites is helpful to new and experienced readers alike. Well done.

[@keithferrin]

Thanks Bruce. I strive for authenticity, since non-authentic teachers drive me batty! :)

[@Katie-m6x]

Yes! Speak the Word... So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

[@keithferrin]

Amen.

[@carolaspinall1562]

Our brains are amazing, I can read a page silently, get to the bottom of the page and not know what I have read!! I have been sorting, getting, doing in my head while my eyes have gone line by line to the end of the page. When I reread the page, I think, I have just read that but didn't remember it. We/I need to make a concerted effort to train the brain. Never thought to read out loud, which I have done 'monolog', like reading a child's story. This is what I will start to do, as I can see the potential.

[@keithferrin]

Let me know how reading out loud helps you! I'm sure it will!

[@karendelgado203]

When I was in Bible college studying “hermeneutics” we were required to read John in one sitting. Do Not Disturb signs would be on dorm doors as students completed this task. It’s been years…but I think we needed to read it several times.

[@keithferrin]

I love picturing this!

[@witness4Him]

Just completed John a month ago. We didn't have to read it in one sitting but we had to find out everything about John, geographical, historical, cultural background etc. 4 different reports etc I loved it but it was hard going!

[@keithferrin]

@ I bet. Supper interesting I would imagine!

[@CarlosBenjamin]

When I was a youth pastor, I encouraged the kids to read aloud and take notes. I broke down the neural pathways being used to explain how the Word gets embedded in their brains. Reading silently uses the eyes to record the actual words they were reading. If they read it out loud, the eyes take impressions of the text, and the speech center also processes it in order to speak it, and the auditory centers in the brain have to record it as well because you are hearing your voice read it. If you then copy it out or make notes on it your hands become an input device for the brain while it passes for an additional time back through the brain because you are both creating the letters/words with your hands, processing them with your voice, and hearing them with your ears.

[@keithferrin]

These are great suggestions. Maybe I should record another YT video! (wink, wink)

[@bettedurst2532]

I like the daily chronological read the Bible in a year, Bible. It’s structured and makes it easy to make up if you miss a day here and there.💕

[@forwhereyourtreasureis]

I tried to read the entire Bible in a year before, but never really made it, telling myself I will get back on track during the summer or whenever. Doesn't work for me at all! This year, after reading The 12 Week Year, I decided to read the entire Bible in 12 weeks. It really works, I'm even ahead of schedule, I notice bigger pictures, I look forward to reading every day. There is a sense of urgency!

[@keithferrin]

That's awesome! This video might also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp2WiIeGo92Hqqc

[@forwhereyourtreasureis]

@@keithferrin Thank you so much, that did help! I discovered you wrote a book on it yourself. I will definitely buy it!

[@keithferrin]

@ You are very kind. Here's the link (affiliate) to the book on Amazon: amzn.to/40RLbVP You can also get bulk discounts on my website if you want to do it as a small group or whole church. Enjoy!

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

This is such helpful information 😊! I wish I had learned it long ago😌! But God has His timing 😉! Be well 🙏🏻🤗💕!

[@keithferrin]

For sure! I had been "trying" to read the Bible for almost 20 years when I learned this!

[@jilbageorgalis1568]

Last year I did “Bible in a Year” with Father Mike Schmitz….it was fantastic…..he reads a passage and then explains it and also says a short prayer. I learned a LOT!

[@keithferrin]

That's great! Have you read through the Bible on your own? If so...how did you do it? (Just curious.)

[@jilbageorgalis1568]

@ I did read it by myself a long time ago but found lots of parts of the Old Testament especially difficult to understand…I found it much better with someone who has studied it well.

[@simplymichele-4U]

I've committed to reading the Bible within this year (2025), and it takes me about 2 to 3 hrs per day. A daily schedule is posted in the community tab on my channel if any one is interested. Now the reason I took upon myself this challenge, and share it, was to help others and myself to develop consistency. Encourage other to discipline themselves as well (well, that's if they take up the challenge). Now in reality it should take about 20 to 30 minutes of reading daily, but I'm reading to understand, make notes and to retain because it's my heart desire to write my own unique One Year Bible plan next year (2026 God'sWilling). I'm graduating from Bible School soon and I want to Share the word, the good news and the love of God to all who would receive it. I love God's word and I love Him so much more. No amount of time is too much for me to spend in His word❤

[@jowes945]

Where can I find your channel, please?

[@oekmama]

@@jowes945click on her picture.

[@janfox9165]

@@jowes945let us know when you get an answer.

[@janfox9165]

@@oekmamaclick on what picture?

[@simplymichele-4U]

@jowes945 hi

[@JohnThompsonEmJoKa]

Thank you. I am a local preacher who regularly reads the Bible at home and in church. However, it has been my drive to learn more. These hacks are so amazing. Thank you.

[@keithferrin]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@Stacy-s1s]

May sound silly for me, at 62, to say this but this helps, too: I schedule meetings or dates with Jesus like I do with people

[@lynng409]

The Bible, read like a story from beginning to end, can be read 3 times a year - with enjoyment. I’ve done a fast reading at 40-50 chapters (1 month) , followed by a reading at 20 a day then 10 a day and you’ll have sought the Lord all year, intensively, through scripture. Enjoyment at first may not come immediately but it’s inevitable if you stick with it. In my experience there’s no quality reading without quantity and without reading the broad lines of the whole story, like the Book it is. I started off with low expectations- no need to understand, remember or enjoy everything, I’d just be reading because the Lord says we should. He gives us the help we need to internalise it

[@keithferrin]

Yes! Bible READING and Bible STUDY are different...and they're both important. Thanks!

[@Kay-it4ed]

Very helpful - but I always find reading outloud distracts me and slows me down. Strange but true!

[@keithferrin]

Occasionally, I meet people who struggle with the out loud part. One idea, try putting on an audio Bible as you read a physical Bible. Many people have told me it's helpful.

[@ChrystiLove]

@@keithferrinI find hearing and reading along is the best way for me. It keeps my mind on track and helps with some of the pronunciation issues. I don’t remember anything if I read aloud. I enjoy your videos and I will try to read out loud again using your tip of adding emotion. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@thatfishindude239]

It’s supposed to slow you down. That’s the entire point.

[@keithferrin]

@ Hmmm...good point!

[@bruceboettcher9977]

Understandable. Remember, speed is not the goal. Maybe try reading a few sentences aloud and then ask yourself, 'what did I read? If need be go back and reread it. Joshua 1:8 is rendered as,'meditate', 'think about ', 'read in an undertone', etc. Solid food ( Hebrews 5:13, 14) takes longer to chew than milk. Which is better, to read a chapter that you don't retain, or a verse that touches your heart?

[@sharonyoung8251]

I sometimes have voice issues due to allergies. However, I take lots of notes in sermons, when I study, in study groups, etc. I also write scripture. I am reading and writing. It’s how I learn. Goes back to using multiple senses at the same time.

[@melissaharmon3808]

Thank you for your wisdom, Sir. I can't read out loud where I live, so I started reading my Bible to my new fish. I will start reading my Bible for more than 10 minutes daily!

[@johng423]

Brain science: Let's accept that our brain doesn't shift into "story telling" gear until 10 minutes after we start reading. So to put this in absolute, black-and-white terms, I can't count on remembering the first 10 minutes of my reading. If I read for 20 minutes, there is a 10-minute period that I won't remember, then the remainder (20 - 10 = 10 minutes) would be new content that I remember. Similarly, if I read for 30 minutes, the first 10 minutes I won't remember, then the remainder (30 - 10 = 20 minutes) would be new content that I remember. So then, as long as I am reading more than 10 minutes in a day, I would need to back up (to overlap) 10 minutes worth from where I left off, then start today's reading from there. Does that sound right?

[@cheryllombard8826]

Sharing this great info with my radio listeners!

[@keithferrin]

I understand the logic, but it only holds true for Day 1. If you read for 20 minutes, you'll be able to "jump into" storytelling mode more quickly each day. Think about reading a novel. If you read a page a day, you won't remember anything and you'll need to start over. If you read for 20-30 minutes, you can start tracking right away the next time you pick up the book. Make sense?

[@keithferrin]

Thanks!

[@janfox9165]

EXTRAORDINARY DELIVERY KEITH! Thank you. We are blessed to have landed here, however each of us did. Once again. Thank you.

[@keithferrin]

I'm grateful you're here!

[@susanlapp4352]

When I was in high school & college, I memorized Scripture by quietly by reading phrases out loud until I had them correct without looking at my Bible, gradually adding another phrase until I had the whole verse memorized. I would say the reference before and after each verse. Then I would practice reciting the verse daily until I said it accurately every time. It is the easiest, most effective way for me to "Hide God's word in my heart."

[@garytakvorian6204]

Both hacks are beautiful. Having said that, for a novice in the "loading phase" the second is good with Psalms and Proverbs, but aloud in general will greatly slow the process of "downloading". I have never heard the suggestion of "reading with emotion"! Wow! I've done this teaching others, but never just to myself. I look forward to doing it. No doubt to me it will have the powerful impact you suggest. Hallelujah!

[@w.r.carman3328]

This is the most helpful Bible reading advice I have EVER received. Many thanks!

[@keithferrin]

Wow! Thank you for the encouragement!

[@joannebrousseau3112]

I like One Year Bible online app. Every morning on my way to work. And it's like someone is reading an awesome story to me. Every day it lasts about 20,-25 minutes. Yes when I read it for myself I do read outloud and it really does help. I especially love becoming my own commentary and laugh at situations. I love your hints ❤

[@jojo-zc2ig]

The Daily Audio Bible follows this format and it is read fresh every day. It’s awesome. I’m going to try this too in addition.

[@keithferrin]

I'm glad you've been reading out loud. SO helpufl.

[@kittyhumphries]

I was going to say that by taking notes while doing the read/listen and checking that the notes make some sort of sense, you can easily double the engagement/reading time. And having to teach it to a group would give the highest retention, but would be really scary, so I like your other idea of reading it aloud to your kids or to a friend.

[@keithferrin]

Teaching it is a great way to learn for sure!

[@cherilynhamilton746]

Study to shew thyself approved unto God....KJV 2 Tim 2:15

[@irisbristow2977]

So helpful for beginners especially but also for those disheartened over the yearsd

[@angellestone9160]

Yes yes yes amen. I’m loving digesting the word in larger pieces. Brings it all together.

[@barbwellman6686]

David Suchet on KZbin has recorded himself reading the 72 books of Scripture.

[@keithferrin]

He's a really good reader!

[@charleshudson1593]

5.5 chapters per day, 1 year program, also while reading, its seems as if I am a spectator in what I reading, Birds Eye view so to speak!

[@keithferrin]

If you read 5.5/day, you'd read the whole Bible in about 7 months (216 days to be exact). The 1-year plans I have seen have people reading between 3-4 chapters per day for 365 days. Thanks!

[@ginamiller6754]

I’m most definitely giving this a try! Thank-you!!

[@keithferrin]

Outstanding! Let me know what you think!

[@amsohn1]

Thanks for being real, Keith!! Thanks for sharing as well... I've specialized in learning styles and have taught teachers how to help a student learn- yet have no formal training in brain science... I've been an educator for 35 years, I have a PhD in Education, not brain science... God uses us many times better than those who specialize in other studies. Blessings ❤

[@keithferrin]

Thank you. I'm sure we could have some interesting conversations! :)

[@StokesCheri]

I decided to listen to Heart Dive 365 & Bible Recap this year along with my daily reading and I've been watching a lot of Bible journaling videos, so I decided to get out my Dad's Bible. He went to RTS and pastored for a short time but read his Bible every day for hours and I was shocked to find very few notes or underlining in his Bible...🤔 I like both ladies but it just seems like surface reading.😢 But I will say as a trucker, I totally love David Cochran Heath's reading of the ESV.🙌🏼

[@junelehmensich3386]

AWESOME ADVICE. THANK YOU. STAY 😢AWESOMELY BLESSED.

[@keithferrin]

Blessings as well!

[@BetsyColli-z8i]

Always Pray asking The Holy Spirit to reveal The Word . ♥️🙏♥️🙌✝️

[@philtheo]

Good advice - read for more than 10 minutes and read out loud! 😊 It might also help to read as a single story, which the Bible actually is. See a book like God's Big Picture (Roberts), From Eden to the New Jerusalem (Alexander), God Dwells Among Us (Beale and Kim), or even a kid's book like the Jesus Storybook (Lloyd Jones).

[@keithferrin]

Good suggestions.

[@DioniWise87]

@@philtheo I’m currently reading “God’s Big Picture” and watching the videos Roberts gave for free on KZbin and a couple of websites. I love how simple he has made our faith and the Bible. I’d recommend this book for new believers and any believer who doesn’t quite understand the Bible (its main story, the layout, the different genres, the order of events). 1) First, get the overview from God’s Big Picture. 2) Then dive into the Bible with a chronological plan (such as The Bible Recap) using Keith’s brain hacks. 🧠

[@markguthrie6333]

Thanks brother. Another good tip is to read it to the Lord !!!! As if you're praying and you're blessing Him. I love that.

[@ArtLenLa]

Now that’s a good point. I often pray through the scripture. For instance, when reading about God hardening someone’s heart, I may ask him to soften the heart of a loved one and harden it not.

[@keithferrin]

Yes! "Bible praying" is something I talk about a lot as well!

[@happygirl65]

Great video! What I find helpful is to read my Bible while listening to it at the same time on an app. It definitely helps me to keep the train on the tracks. 😎. If I’m in a situation where it would disturb other people then I just use my earbuds.

[@keithferrin]

Agreed! Great idea

[@ChildOfGod158]

Thank you Keith, I’m already reading the Bible through each year. I will start reading it like I used to read to my children. I’m excited for this.

[@keithferrin]

Figure out how long you're reading each day on average. Then add 5 minutes. Watch how "ahead" you get!

[@utethompson3789]

I am so grateful for coming across your channel! Thank you for finally making sense to my madness and wondering if I am having memory issues. Subscribing!

[@keithferrin]

I'm grateful you came across my channel as well! ;-)

[@SuzyTaylorOakley]

Thanks for the tips, Keith! I actually enjoy reading out loud, so I'm going to do it more often.

[@keithferrin]

I wish I would have discovered it earlier!

[@irenetillis207]

Very helpful, thank you😊

[@keithferrin]

@@irenetillis207 You’re very welcome!

[@bayblue9307]

Brilliant advice I’m gonna give it a try❤

[@keithferrin]

LMK how it works for you!

[@bayblue9307]

@ I will. My husband recently was talking about wanting to get more out of the Word. This is great advice. I know we will get a lot out of this. I believe this is will change our spiritual walk and understanding. I asked the Lord for UNDERSTANDING this year 2025. Thank you for being His conduit.

[@keithferrin]

@ Wow! You don't know how much that blessed me! Thank you.

[@billholmes7470]

This is a great video and very well presented. I recently finished a 1 year reading plan and have started the same plan again. They use the same principles that you outline. It works so well. You are 100% correct! You put it into the right context and explain it simply and effectively. Thank you Keith!

[@keithferrin]

Thanks Bill. I guess I'll keep making videos! (wink, wink)

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿 His grace and mercy be upon you and your loved ones 🕊️🥛🍯

[@keithferrin]

And on you and yours as well!

[@Tess3333]

I read each story at a time in the Old Testament then I have certain scriptures. Then a New Testament daily Bible to read in a year. It takes 15-20 minutes each morning. I enjoy my moments with God. The day just isn’t the same if I’m too hurried…

[@keithferrin]

Hurry is a killer for sure!

[@crystaldisplay1545]

Thanks for these tips ; very helpful!

[@keithferrin]

I'm so glad! These were game-changers for me!

[@SinnerschurchYT]

Glad I found your channel brother ✝️♥️🙏

[@keithferrin]

Me too! Welcome!

[@MarykayOsoski]

Interesting. Thank you

[@keithferrin]

You're very welcome!

[@sharonparker6918]

❤ I will definitely try this.

[@keithferrin]

Yay!

[@Ruth_1_16]

Thank you so much for all the work and research you put into each video. Pastor you are truly doing the work God has assigned you. You are an excellent speaker/teacher in being able to describe things in a practical easy way. I appreciate all the examples that help further clarify your points. God bless you sir and your ministry.

[@keithferrin]

Wow! Thank you so much! You made my Monday! :)

[@SageGypsy]

I hear Tara Lee Cobbles voice of the Bible Recap when I silently read the 5 prayers before reading God's word in my head!

[@keithferrin]

My mom is doing that study. :)

[@elisabeth.9846]

So true! Thank you for sharing this. Very helpful🙏🙏

[@keithferrin]

You are so welcome!

[@kcconaty5270]

Just came across your video, I’ve been reading the Word of God since @ 1984. Of course not every single day, have tried all different ways, & this past 10 years been doing the Portions, like Jesus-Yeshua did… these hacks of yours makes sense, & will help with our journey in The Word. TKU 🙏🏼 Sub’d

[@keithferrin]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Glad you're here!

[@dianetotten8421]

Can’t wait to try these tips! Thank you!

[@keithferrin]

And I can't wait to see how they help you!

[@DHale-t7t]

Thank you, i will give this a try 😊

[@keithferrin]

Sounds good! Which of the 2 was the "aha" moment for you?

[@thomassutton4724]

When I read

[@diannamiddleton9785]

Does the "10 minute rule" hold true when listening to audio versions of the Bible?

[@keithferrin]

Good question. I haven't read the science on that, but I would guess it holds true.

[@babedimoletasaka9670]

Thank you mr Keith, very helpful tips.

[@keithferrin]

You're welcome!

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[@keithferrin]

You win the "most emojis" award!

[@KarenatTaPs]

I already enjoy reading the Bible. Prayer and the Holy Spirit help.

[@keithferrin]

That's wonderful!

[@Ruth_1_16]

8:28 this whole point thus far literally explains why I cannot, personally, do a 365 Bible reading plan. I used to think I was “just an anxious” person, wanting to get more reading done. Maybe inpatient because of only reading 11-15 mins worth of scripture a day (365 plan). I felt overwhelmed at times too knowing I had so much more to go … (knowing that I had time for more). I do know that every reading plan encourages you to read more as you feel led but in my opinion I would read more all the time and thus, ultimately ditching the Bible plan all together. I switched to a 90 day reading plan and I do feel that I’m getting way more understanding and the bigger picture of the passages like this. After reading way more chapters with this new plan, when I close my bible I feel like I just went somewhere … I feel like Ive experienced what I read. It’s just way more richer Depth for me. I do understand though why some people choose a 365 plan, I get it. People are busy, they want to squeeze in Bible time. But like you mentioned pastor, they are likely to quit and miss out on the richness that you can get when reading for longer. Id say, get up earlier, cut off some of the busyness (sacrifice for God) and read more 🙏🏼 ( I wanted to note that this is my reading time only, obviously my studying/meditation looks different)

[@keithferrin]

I totally agree! I would have a really hard time with a 365 day plan for sure! If I'm going to read the WHOLE Bible, I never take more than 6 months now. Most of the time I look at 3-4 months. That's the "sweet spot" for me. (About 35-45 minutes per day.)

[@barbaralennon321]

I just finished reading the Bible in 90 days. I understand so much more of the old testament, and why the judges, kings and chronicles etc are important. Before you just read tiny bits, and they did not make sense or seemed too dry. Now to deep dive into each book.

[@keithferrin]

@@barbaralennon321 That's awesome! I've only done 90 days 2x. Most of the time I do 4-5 months.

[@karendelgado203]

Shane Winnings is doing a read through the Bible series and he is reading aloud-no comments-each day. I’ve having much more success than other attempts.

[@oekmama]

Great tips, thanks coach!

[@keithferrin]

You're quite welcome!

[@sreeju5240]

Very useful information 🎉

[@keithferrin]

Thanks so much!

[@pameladale5193]

Because historically so few people were able to read and all books were hand copied, everyone read out loid all the time. Bishop Ambrose of Milan influenced St. Augustine to start reading silently and it caught on

[@keithferrin]

Yes! Out loud was definitely more common

[@ChibuzoAgwor]

❤❤❤

[@djstaley3015]

When I read a book , then watched the movie, I said but wait there is so much more to the story😅

[@keithferrin]

For sure!

[@loucevetello2547]

Does listening to the Bible while reading have the same effect .

[@keithferrin]

Good question. I personally feel like reading out loud is "best," but an audio Bible is "better" than silently. My opinion...

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

How do you get through the pronunciation of all of the names in the Bible? It’s hard for me.

[@keithferrin]

@@sallythibodeaux7992 Good question. Honestly, I don’t worry about it too much. However, if there are names you want to know how to pronounce you could always open up the YouVersion Bible app and listen to the audio Bible.

[@LUKEMOTIVATIONALIDEAS]

U n me same .I donot anything in Bible lik md,phd or ...but I m a fine art

[@Silk1954]

Get a Bible Reading Buddy to read over the phone. I read the Bible with my friend over the phone for years. I miss it and her.

[@keithferrin]

Great idea! I haven't done that over the phone. Nice.

[@rosemarybaxter9120]

I find I have to read the Bible out loud, otherwise I don’t absorb what I’m reading.

[@keithferrin]

You and me both!

[@Woolmouse]

I read out loud to my dog...lol

[@seraphmcgregor927]

So far I have read 170 chapters in 2025.

[@keithferrin]

Outstanding!

[@HoldFast-r7g]

This sound's a little like the Catholic practice of Lectio Divina.

[@nancymundy_77777]

You said I was too much... Bye

[@pippinbaker8440]

true,true,true, I cannot get it, i am so sad, i so so want to drink the word like it was when i first met Jesus.and I can't!!!. bless you if you can show me via the HOLY SPIRIT, \O/\O/\O/

[@karendelgado203]

When I was in Bible college studying “hermeneutics” we were required to read John in one sitting. Do Not Disturb signs would be on dorm doors as students completed this task. It’s been years…but I think we needed to read it several times.

[@keithferrin]

I'd like to meet - and thank - that professor! ;-)

[@karendelgado203]

@@keithferrin Personal Bible Study by William Lincoln is his book.

[@keithferrin]

@@karendelgado203 Thanks! I'll check it out.

[@simplymichele-4U]

Amen to that. I did that with Ruth, James and Jonah and I want to tackle some of the smaller or should I say shorter books first then take on John Acts, Romans etc. In the mean time, I've embarked upon a one year study where I do a bit of reading from the OT, NT, Psalms and Prov. everyday and man I'm loving it but John is actually a really good place to start!

[@pamelapatrick]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@keithferrin]

I'm so glad!