How I study the Bible (A hands-on tutorial)

Wondering how to study the Bible, but unsure of where to begin? Reading the Bible doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. In fact, God has given us his Holy Spirit to help us understand what He is saying to us through Scripture! Even if you are just starting out, you can dive into the Bible and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you. In this video, I give you a sample of how I personally study the Bible, and give you practical tools you can implement in your own study of Scripture in order to get more out of it! You don't have to study Scripture exactly as I do-the important thing is that you dive into it and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you along the way!
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[@2ndtreeministries264]

When I start missing days and getting upset because I missed a day, it's usually a sign that I'm doing my study just for the sake of doing it. It's a wake up call to remember why I'm studying and reading. Praise God that He gives us freedom to grow and learn at our own pace!

[@blackr0se]

work on fighting the pressure of Satan in this world to pull you from Gods word. instead recognize all the electronic devices as evil and ultimately distractions from relationship with God. its not ok to say you are busy in a world were others harvest and cook our food.

[@opal5138]

Thank you this comment really spoke to me thank you for the reminder God bless

[@AaronChristian951]

Thank you, I just finished the New Testament and I really want to reread and take good notes. This is a good thing to remember

[@PMoisesII7]

You opened my eyes more. Praise God!

[@MoTee1]

Needed this comment right now. Thank you🙏🏽

[@BreakfastWithTheBible]

Love the analogy of going back and catching up with meals! One thing i have noticed in my studies, is that when i get into a rhythm of reading in the morning, it sets my day up for blessing and fruit, but if i miss my morning reading time with God, my whole day feels off. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for me, physically and spiritually.

[@mommaof6]

I pray b4, read slow, stop, ask Holy Spirit, sit and mediate on it then read more, repeat

[@niaag537]

Same! Helps so much

[@davidnoonan7893]

Amen, best way to study and hear God🙏🏼

[@marybrectefield3802]

It’s not quantity….it’s quality. I’m so thankful I came across this teaching. Thank You Lord & thank you Pastor John

[@georgedunbar8872]

I’m a man in my middle 70s I started reading the Bible on my iPad because I find it so much easier to read because it’s hard for me to see small print. I still have the same Bible I had back in the early 80s that Bible will be with me until the day I die.

[@aHavenForTheLost]

❤

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

Quality over quantity and don't worry about missing a day. Great advice!

[@ProudChristian73]

I’m only 3 mins in and this has been a huge blessing to me! Thank you so much sir! I just found your channel and I can’t express how much I’ve struggled with reading the Bible and I’m literally in tears because I’ve been punishing myself. Bible study isn’t about reading the Bible as a chore it’s about spending time with Jesus and building your relationship with him. I know I should have already known this, but I truly didn’t. I’ve been born again for many years, but I still struggled to read the Bible. I would rather watch or listen to someone read it or teach it to me. I’ve been praying a lot about this lately and I think God sent me here as part of his answer to my prayers! I am still in awe of God’s mercy, and grace! Thank you again!

[@Jay_0605]

How's it going?

[@missymuzi3319]

I am extremely particular about books in general, but especially my Bibles. I have books that I have bought, read through multiple times, and they still look brand new (front cover still lays flat) .... so it took me a loooong time before I ever dreamed of writing in a Bible. With that said, I do not regret it. When I'm feeling down, just as an example, I'll grab that Bible in particular and just go through the Psalms, reading all the verses I have circled, emphasized, written next to, etc. It's so helpful. BUT I have come to discover that when it's time for me to sit down and have my alone time with Jesus in His Word, I need to have a Bible that is NOT marked up. Why? Because when I've tried to read through the one with notes and emphasis added, I either A) become distracted, or B) I fixate on the OLD notes when perhaps He is going to reveal something NEW. So I'll read and reread slowly... sometimes I'll write in a notepad what stands out, and then later can transfer to my marked-up Bible, which then helps reinforce what God taught me. This system has worked well for me.

[@missnurseeri]

That’s awesome. I have more then one bible so I can do both. That’s a privilege and a blessing.

[@folksurvival]

Creepy cult.

[@jacquiambrose]

@@folksurvival.....and yet, here you are reading all the comments! Congratulations! You are an honorary member of this "cult" now!

[@folksurvival]

@@jacquiambrose Stop lying please.

[@FRN2013]

John, may I suggest another way to set a daily goal? Rather than "I have to read a certain number of chapters per day," try "I have to spend a certain amount of time reading per day." If you measure your daily reading in _time,_ you won't feel pressured to hurry up and zoom through X number of chapters without being blessed by them.

[@TheAndreiCotorShow]

Not even that, but setting out to understand the word of God as much as you can should also be a daily goal. Don't read to forget, learn to remember. It will be more worthwhile of your time, instead of spending 1 hour reading and forgetting all you've read or misunderstanding (or not understanding at all). May God bless you💜✝

[@petrolene_performancecoach]

Nobody should feel pressured to read the bible. It's part of a Christian's "job description" to read the bible, otherwise, you have no clue what you need to do every day for God's kingdom. There's no right or wrong way to read the bible. Just do it.

[@babelynfabular1306]

I was struggling to read my bible. Sometimes, I felt guilty because I didn't read more chapters. And sometimes I felt anxious for some days I don't read anything. Thank you Sir, after seeing your video I felt inspired and motivated to read my bible. And I am starting now😮😊

[@Wade_NZ]

A good idea is to print off a book of the bible with no Chapters, no verses, not headings and read through it and break it down yourself.

[@Travelingtarotchick]

It isnt the amount of time that you spend reading nor the amount you read per day or week. Its about just being in that moment. In that moment, whether you can only read for 5 minutes, then thats 5 minutes that you get to spend with the Lord, and thats a blessing. Sometimes i dont have time to do a full study session so i take my closed bible and ask God to let me open it to what i need to read the most in that moment and its always exactly what i needed to know or hear. Sometimes just reading and reflecting on 1 verse can fill you with more light than reading for an hour. Just be in that moment with God!

[@cantstandtheestablishment4004]

You are absolutely right, John. I've actually never read through the entire Bible cover to cover. But I've read large portions of it over and over and over. I don't read just to read. I study. I meditate. It's when you slow down and meditate, speaking and mutter the verse, that the Holy Spirit will speak. Thank you for your ministry, brother.

[@eliedecastro5716]

Is it hard to understand the Old Testament, do you understand it?

[@PaoloVolpeFireFox]

Soprattutto Levitico 🤔😳😳😳​@@eliedecastro5716

[@christianchavez4694]

I think it’s admirable that you made it through the whole Bible regardless if it takes a whole year or 10. Not many even as self proclaimed Christian’s even read the whole Bible! I’m going to finally make it through the whole Bible on GODS timeline, who knows how long it’ll take

[@gungasam3000]

He's right... Last year was my first time reading through the bible cover to cover. It was absolutely quantity over quality. This year, I started reading chronologically, but I'm studying each day's readings as well, and I'm finding passages I don't remember reading last year AT ALL, because of the focus on "getting done" last year.

[@FaithBasedHome]

Sakura Pigma Micron pens, if anyone is wondering. I have some, and they're lovely! They have archival ink, so it won't fade. God bless you all! 🤍

[@whiteprisms3123]

Thank you for that helpful tip!

[@pattimoose1]

Thank you for sharing this! I wanted to do a study in Luke last year. And the Lord kept leading me back again and again to John the Baptist, Zechariah and Elizabeth. For over a month I kept reading that. And I felt like the Holy Spirit just open my heart and eyes to what they went through. I was sorta upset that I didn't read the other parts but that part was SO rich and sweet....it was all good!!

[@afuanieto4438]

Amen. I needed that.

[@rosigegova506]

Amen! God bless you!

[@kathyshaull3220]

I have started and failed the in read in a year plans. Time and again. This year I’m working through the Old Testament only. Next year-NT. It is much more manageable for me, and I’m seeing so many new things. Have I missed days? Yes. Thank you for the reminder to give myself some grace. God shows up daily, and that’s the win I need to focus on!

[@JohnJohn-zn8ib]

The Old Testament, the original and only bible.

[@williamPSea]

Thank you for those words of wisdom.

[@micheleramirez6769]

Thank you for the advise and encouragement! 😊🙏

[@prod.sushiwrist6998]

Amen! Thank you for the informative video

[@peterdal]

Thanks for sharing us🙏

[@loveismylanguage9162]

Me tooo! I love a physical and paper Bible!

[@bensharpe7846]

Such good advice! Thank you! Bless you!

[@renewedheartministry]

Great tips! Thank you.

[@LBOMendoza]

I really needed to hear this 🙏🙏🙏

[@stacypressley4811]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@emilymejia7180]

Did not expect to receive so much from such a short vid, thank you so much John for your encouragement to us.

[@mieshaburley2433]

love this so much - thank you!

[@manueltorres259]

Thank you very encouraging word.

[@rebekahadams6486]

Such a blessing..thank you

[@claudiamiramontes9851]

Amen!! Thank you do much. I need it to hear this!! Blessings!!

[@BibleStudyWithFriends]

Good word! Trying to read the Bible in 1 year is like traveling through a state on an interstate... you get through it but you haven't really stopped and gotten to know the state. From one marker of the scriptures to another, I found what I've marked can help me share with others as time goes by. Thanks for a good video.

[@JHJohnson]

Great advice. Thank you

[@cynthiYaH777]

Thank you for your encouragement. God bless you.

[@lavonneburgess4653]

This was so helpful and comforting. Thank you pastor for this message . ❤️

[@lanaofficiel4042]

I love to read and study from the NLT Bible as well; and just like you, I also mark up my Bible. I love to read the Bible, I really love it.

[@heyonope7682]

Excellent analogy about meals, thank you

[@michellehamilton6716]

Thank you for this great advice!

[@tahitihawaiiblue]

Excellent points ❤

[@donnamattingly5857]

Reading the whole Bible chronologically gave me a bigger picture of God’s plan. It really gave a new perspective.

[@anitanavarro4121]

This was a gift from God to me! Thank you so much for making this video.

[@kimheckman1258]

That was awesome! Everything that will help me in my studies, I so thank you for it.

[@MoTee1]

Thank you Teacher John🙏🏽🇿🇦 I needed this video. Thank you sir for edifying and equip us.

[@stevesloan5935]

Man, you delivered some very cogent insights. Thank you!

[@jeffreyagaba2090]

Thank you sir. God bless you

[@thehappyhippie2844]

Amen, thank you John fir this teaching x

[@veronicastukel6679]

Man oh man God has been speaking to me!!!! So I recently started my walk again with the Lord, I did get lost, but I found my way back, anywho, I have been worrying that I'm not reading enough, or even journaling and memorizing scripture, and this is all in my head, nothing I'm praying to him, but like the GOOD GOD he is, he knows me, and he sends me to these places where I can hear him and get validation, all without speaking a word about it. Man, GOD is good. Thank you!

[@favourdeo3277]

Thank you so much Pastor John, I was about to start a reading schedule and I just got my release by listening to your teaching, it's not quantity but quality, allowing the Holy Spirit to flow!

[@hielisong783]

Thank you for you advice. Appreciate that. May God bless you & family.

[@c.c1994]

This has blessed me, thank you and God bless you 🙏🏻

[@Advice_with_Thendo]

Wow and thanks!!! I needed this♥️🥺

[@subashnigovender807]

This has blessed me immensely..thank you

[@rashadtaylor2169]

I like how you break down your scriptures and important words.

[@theassethaus2070]

I was recently saved January 27th 2023 and I started in the book of job because of the nature of my salvation. I just finished 2 thesolonians and I am reading and the am not even able to recall what I just read. Just reading through the Bible because that’s what I felt obligated to do it’s just not the same. I’ve been wondering why and even said a prayer this morning and this was the first video that popped up in my news feed. I want to hear from God. We shouldn’t care if we can say we’ve read the entire Bible or not. This video has been freeing and I am going to ask God right now where he wants me in his word.

[@rajontidwell9819]

That was very helpful thank you

[@CharisHopeMusic]

Whoah. Thank you for sharing this.

[@bigsamtheeboss]

This is the best hands-on-tutorial I've come across that best works for me. Thank you sir and God Bless you exceedingly!💯

[@carbonbiker]

There are reading plans that have you read 5 days per week. That gives time to catch up or catch a breather. Those work best for me and seem easy to stick with….

[@sandratorres9503]

I’m so blessed to have found you

[@carmelariley9491]

You are such an EXCELLENT “Teacher” Thank You! 🌹💯📖👏

[@oluwadamilarealeji]

Thank you so much. This is so edifying..

[@lesliekistanministry191]

Thank you Pastor John Bevere. Bless you and your family.

[@battlecats_yamaha]

Thank you this helped me a ton.

[@GroundedMonarch]

Thank you for this video. It was so helpful!!!

[@tomberends451]

Thanks for this video John, It was practical and encouraging.

[@dannyvalencia5224]

John, I literally do all of these things but I still learned so much from this video. Thank you for continually blessing my life!

[@2ndtreeministries264]

haha, I thought I was the only one brother!

[@bijoyhalder5140]

Thanks God for you!

[@cosmicsa6322]

Thank you for this equipment.

[@haroldmcgeorge8137]

Wow! I almost scooted right passed your posting! You have opened my eyes, you have provided a big “WHEW!!” moment. I find days where I am spot on with my daily reading. I’m working on my 5th time through the Bible, and feel the immense guilt if I miss a day. I don’t always feel The Spirit speaking to me, but continue plodding along. Thank you so much.

[@akronrats]

Thank you!! Just what I needed! Quality over Quantity!

[@YourGodlyGirlfriend]

This was so helpful because as you stated we can feel condemned about not staying on schedule. Thank you so much.

[@dawnsimental765]

This is so LIFE CHANGING.....

[@paulinewhite3273]

Hi, this has just come to my attention and its just wonderful thank you. Ive just started over a new Bible reading plan and found your words very encouraging. An important part is praying beforehand, I sit down to study and of course I am instantly distracted. I find in my life ( Im 70 and been a believer for 40 years) I lack endurance, I am praying I will learn to endure, so important in these last days. Bless you X.

[@karinaporfirio]

que formato de video maravilhoso! vou colocar em prática já! Deus abençõe ainda mais!

[@Dmtcbh]

Having just started my journey through the Bible on my own I appreciate you taking the time to explain this so well ❤ this has changed my perspective and reminded me to give myself grace and take time to read and listen! Thank you~ and thanks be to Jesus for putting you in my path at the exact time I needed it!

[@lisakam19]

Thank you,this was so helpful Reading a lot truly means nothing if you’re not letting yourself meditate on the word

[@jennifermcfarland3800]

I would love to see a template for how you mark in your Bible.

[@ablejohn1804]

I love you Mr John. Thank you so much for this.❤❤

[@followerofjesus6454]

I get scared to just crinkle a page in the Bible lol, but this looks like next level study!

[@Jkarlaaa]

Your video popped up on my recommended and it was exactly what i needed to hear! It’s truly amazing how God will speak to us because I’ve seen so many videos similar to this one but none ever captured my attention enough for me to click on the video. My boyfriend and his sister just told me the amount of books they finished and i felt as if i was behind because it takes me forever to get through one book alone. This made me feel so much better because although i haven’t finished a book, I’ve learned so much … and i just started my bible studying journey 3 weeks ago. Thank you so much for this video !

[@ClaudiaBVogas]

Thank you. That helped a lot.

[@TheBlessedOne23]

Thank you, thank you!!!!!!🙏😍🙌

[@HyerLearning]

Thank you. This is what I truly needed to hear today. Long-time believer, but I have never read the Bible, so I thought the whole “read the Bible in a year” plan would be fitting … I love the metaphors of coming out of a fast … you wouldn’t eat all the skipped meals :) AND you need to really chew each bite throughly, enjoy/appreciate/find satisfaction. Anyway - thank you and God Bless ❤

[@Martysmarch]

thank you for this...

[@MichaelBrianInc]

This is great. I like how you create barriers with the pens to highlight certain sections. My problem is often not knowing where to read or choose which book.

[@shirleybaker8709]

I have been listening to videos and researching various ways to read the Bible, as well as how to take meaning notes in my Bible. YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST ONE I HAVE SEEN!!!!!! I received a revelation, when you said it is not the quantity read, but the quality of what I have read!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@STLBlessed_05]

Thank you, this speaks to me so clearly, I have previously read several chapters to try to make do of a missed day. Now I know it's not about quantity but quality time with God.

[@user-hc4wb6gt4i]

Ha!!! those are the same pens I use for art microns, thank you John I love your teachings!

[@tamaraleeann8991]

This video is so informative and inspiring, cause reading the Bible has felt like a chore I thought the Bible app would help me want to read more but it’s the same I’ll read a little bit in a Bible plan then miss so much, I want to enjoy reading the Bible

[@nino2real817]

Great practical video , this gave me more clarity on going about my studies

[@d.l.7864]

Thank you for helping me not to feel shame for not reading fast enough and all of the things that come with this!

[@emmawhittle7506]

Thankyou so much brother in Christ for sharing 🙏

[@Ianpeace91]

So good, this fundamentals need to be carry for a whole life !

[@AthenaGM]

Thank you, SO very much for this simple, short, yet important way of how to study God's word. Now I can finally start implementing something more conscise. God bless you.

[@sherrelcox9181]

Very good it help me so much especially when you said our goal is not to get through the Bible our goal is to hear from God 😮 what a concept. Thank you... God is soooooo Good.

[@CocoRio]

John Bevere, thank you for sharing this real and honest truth! This...one...video changed my perspective so much on Bible reading, highlighting in very relatable terms the WHY behind the effort. Seriously, you expressed the bottom line of something that had been tumbling around in my spirit for a while now. I really cannot thank you enough!!

[@calvarybaptistchurchwalnut]

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing. As a pastor, I always encourage my people that it's quality over quantity - but somewhere along the way we got this idea that it's quantity.