How To Read Your Bible 📚

[@jessicamorgan3439]

I followed a 90 day plan and actually read the bible cover to cover for the first time ever in 117 days!! A little over the 90 days, sure, but in that time i found a church, my husband and I got saved and later baptized and my hunger for God and the Word has only grown! I've already started the bible over again and i just don't want to stop!! I feel like i have finally found God and i have finally opened my heart and soul to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ!!

[@MarcellHobbs]

Since early January I have been in an Orthopedic brace due to a fractured wrist and torn soft tissues in my wrist and hand. I cannot hold the weight of items so I place a pillow on my lap and adjust how close I need my bible to read. I also read various bibles and versions within two different reading plans and reading books and chapters that I dive into because I heard good nuggets on the radio, in an email, or television pastor. I love to absorb His word for my life. Blessings❣️

[@festiverosebud3923]

Every time I watch your videos you make me want to dig into the word more and more. 🙏🏽📖🐈‍⬛💕

[@catwoods5499]

Awe really!? Praise the Lord this is my sole mission for this video but my whole channel. God's power is so awesome 🖌🎨👩‍🎨✍📖📚😻

[@jayknee7438]

For me, prayer has to be first and last on my list. I have to ask the Holy Spirit to guide me and show me what only He can in the Word. Pouring my heart out to Him every single time I open a Bible has completely changed my life. It is never boring and never a chore when He is right there with me! 💕

[@samzero00james]

Good morning Cat. Thank you for being so kind and helpful always 🙏❤️ you are my fav person and I love to meet you over any celebrity 👍

[@rondarayl1536]

I love using "The Bible Project" it uses videos too and you read the ESV translation

[@MM-yr7ix]

Bible project is amazing. I love there podcast as well!

[@tessinspired7111]

Thank you Cat! Great tips... really convicted me. Pushing myself with the power God's given me... lifting my Bible with my muscles 💪 not excuses. What a beautiful way to track dates when you complete chapters... a lineage of roots firmly planted. Awesome! Blessed! Loved! 🥰💕📖

[@shawnstephens6795]

I made a reading plan where everyday I read 2 chapters from each of these 7 sections: 1. Genesis - Deuteronomy (Pentateuch) 2. Joshua - Esther (History of Israel) 3. Job - Song of Solomon (Wisdom and Poetry) 4. Isiah - Malachi (Prophets) 5. Matthew - Acts (Gospels and Acts) 6. Romans - Philemon (Paul's Letters) 7. Hebrews - Revelation (other Epistles) That's 13 or 14 chapters a day...it takes me an hour an a half. I love reading some of all that the bible has to offer everyday. If a person had less time they could read 1 chapter or a half a chapter if its long from each section but its good to get something from all parts of the bible everyday if you can.

[@catwoods5499]

Love it 😍📚

[@rosebergmanJesusLovesYou]

Beautifully ♥️ Thanks for sharing 🙏 God Bless You Abundantly

[@101sanford]

@@catwoods5499 do u have a phone

[@catwoods5499]

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[@101sanford]

@@catwoods5499 do u text

[@thecrew777]

This was nice. I loved hearing you say "NO!" to the whole concept that reading the Bible just 5 minutes or 15 minutes a day is somehow 'okay'. That's not enough. You know how I read the Bible through the first time? I had been reading fiction books like crazy. Even Stephen King books (prior to my salvation) for years. I read Stephen King books nearly as long as half the Bible without a single complaint or problem. So I decided I would read the Bible cover to cover without stopping (except for usual breaks, such as eating, sleeping, paying bills etc.) just like I would inhale a good novel. And guess what? I read it through cover to cover in 24 days! Cat is right. Writing down your completion of books of the Bible as you read is important. I just use a sticky note on my computer screen that I can write wherever I need to pick up the next time I read. That way, if I change up on translations, I always know where I'm at. Lots of good tips in here. And one more I'd like to add: a man I know who has been a pastor teaching the Bible for over 50 years now STILL has not plumbed all the depths of scripture. And he even teaches the Greek and Hebrew for parts so that we can understand. So it's not like you WILL ever understand every single line. Currently, after being saved 6 years, I just finished what I call "straight reading" meaning no study, just reading, 18 times cover to cover. I also have study times where I slow way down and have a Bible mentor I do a Bible study with on top of that. To me, I can never get enough of God's Word. So: Read the Bible straight through just once for the journey. If you don't understand everything you read in a novel you don't stop reading it, or get stuck. You just shrug, realize you don't get it, and move on. Don't be afraid to try that at least once in your Christian journey. It's an amazing overview of God's work and His amazing Grace and love for us. Okay, sorry for the long note. Just excited.

[@SM-JIL]

Oh and I'm glad you mentioned the difference between study time and reading time. We do both!

[@Thewhimsicallibrarian]

By taking a few minutes while reading may help someone to remember it and apply it to their lives.🙏🏻

[@catwoods5499]

Anytime off the phone and on God is the goal. Remember we will all come face-to-face with Him on Judgement Day to explain our actions rather good or bad so as long as you're satisfied with the time you're reading and applying to your life that's what counts continue to push forward and encourage others to join you

[@catwoods5499]

Bloom and shine sister in Christ🎨🖌👩‍🎨📚

[@ivyclark4350]

Thank you for this!! I have been finding excuse after excuse to not read my Bible daily but can find time to spend hours on social media and KZbin. I tell myself i’ll do a verse or two Bible study and that’ll be enough. I needed this reality check!❤️

[@catwoods5499]

Ohhhh girl I'm sooooo proud of you. It's not easy to hear. It's even harder to admit to ourselves because of many of us we don't want to change we always say or tell ourselves well I'll start tomorrow or next week and we'll keep putting our own needs before God. The moment we start to put God first following Him and reading His Holy Book every single day no longer becomes a chore but instead something that we look forward too. It will become like breathe we can't go throughout our day without thinking about His Sacred Words. I will be keeping you in my prayers sister. Please keep pushing forward no matter how boring it may seem at first. It's your responsibility to make it exciting it's also your responsibility to build up your relationship with your Heavenly Father. Once you do ohhhh the Blessings you will receive is amazing. And not just material Blessings either. ✍📖🦋💕🙏

[@Alliappalachian]

Girl, I'm the same way! We can do this!! ❤✝️

[@lisamorgan6433]

Love love love 💓💓💓💓

[@wgold22]

Great tips!

[@Alliappalachian]

Wow I needed this. Definitely convicted! I've been a Christian all my life and have never read the Bible cover to cover... I'm going to start now and pray to Him for wisdom and hunger for His word. Thank you Cat!! ❤

[@gonzaloahumadajr3093]

I read the Bible about 1 hour and after I’m done I practice a Bible verse

[@beckymadden956]

Ok, One more post from me...Back in the 1990’s this woman that went to my church also sold Avon...So, this one day, I saw this ‘Cookbook stand’ and I bought it. She smiles when she gave it to me the next week....and she knew I didn’t cook. I told her....”My new Bible stand.” I have tendonitis in both my hands.

[@catwoods5499]

Love that 😍

[@jrm2716]

I have a Bible buddy. We read together outloud at least once a week. On a good week we read 5- 7 days and that's what we reach for but we don't feel bad if we only read once a week. No commentary, just read. It keeps us both accountable. Tfs.

[@2lpitzers]

Great video Cat! Your presentation on reading the Bible was laid out in a very organized fashion. Giving all your tips is so helpful because you have faithfully been reading your Bible for a few year’s now. I never thought to change translations, but I’m going to give it a try to keep me excited. All the steps you have given are so helpful not just for newbies, but for us that have been doing studies buy neglect reading the Bible from front to back. I totally agree that this is something that God expects us to be doing. Thanks so much for sharing! 💟✝️

[@2lpitzers]

Cat, which Bible is this one?

[@catwoods5499]

Which one sis the one in the Thumbnail? With the blank page? If so it's the KJV note taker Bible from the KJV store

[@2lpitzers]

@@catwoods5499 It is the Bible first shown when the video starts

[@sharonbeck3995]

My Cat Sis Every morning I’m in the presence of God’s word . It give me a joy!

[@LilliansStory]

I love your videos. God is using you in a wonderful way. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@InChristAlone830]

What keeps me engaged is marking my Bible. I don't have any that I haven't marked. I see videos where people say you need a clear Bible but I find that if I can't mark it I don't touch it. So I am doing what works for me.

[@InChristAlone830]

I should have added I read 5 chapters per day.

[@dawnspeelman9088]

Thank you for words of encouragement. 🙌😊

[@enriquemata8558]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@teresabelford2531]

I love this video!!!! Thank You!❤️

[@Matthpaint]

Your videos have been inspiring me to really dig into the Word so much lately. Just wanted to thank you! Now I just have to pray for self control to not buy every premium bible I fall in love with and think I need right now 😂😂

[@christinebullard2884]

I'm reading a plan that takes you through the OT once and the NT twice in a year. I started bible journaling in January. I packed up my supplies. I felt pressure to write and do artsy things. I wasn't having quiet time, I was struggling with a homework assignment. :( I need to read more. I definitely have more phone time than Bible time. :(

[@debbieepperly3821]

I can't believe I missed this one somehow! I totally agree about reading the entire Bible. I read the Old Testament early last year, started & finished the NT in my new NKJV already this year. Now I've started the OT in the NKJV. Tonight I got so caught up in reading Genesis I ended up reading to chapter 28! This is another video I'm saving! Bless you, Sister Cat, for all your help!

[@nel4154]

Great advice! Thx Cat😊

[@enriquemata8558]

A person can read through the bible in year by spending apoximately 12 minutes per day.

[@melissab7777]

Love this video Cat! Thank you for always being about encouraging us to be in the word ahead of all else.

[@jennorytorres3677]

I love your bible Sis Cat 🙏❤️🔥

[@elisavintervejr]

Thank you💜So helpful...

[@jackie3710]

omg Cat you are so right!!!! I will follow all your advices, take care sister!

[@PrincessMoi7]

this was so helpful especially the tracker at the end!

[@r44inspector44]

You preach it! We needed to hear that! I'd like to make one suggestion, I had to get a pair of magnified reading glasses - they have made such a difference! My pair is, I think 1.5 magnification. It's so much easier on my eyes.

[@SM-JIL]

Thanks sis - these are some great tips! I never stopped to think that in fact I do read faster with the smaller font, but it needs to be crisp and not too faint for my eyes. Good spacing. I always assumed that the larger print would be easier but after you mentioned it, I noticed that it was taking me longer and I was more bogged down with understanding the passage in it's entirety. So when I want to read slow, or in certain lighting, I will use the larger print from now on. I used to think that my Open Bible with the smaller comfort print was annoying me, but now when I'm trying to read more (and I put it away for a little while), I'm back to loving it! And the flag idea - wow, thank you sis - that's so simple and effective to not get distracted. Love it!!

[@catwoods5499]

And what's so cool is that you can pull the flags up and use them again 😍 I love them I never thought to use them before because I thought everyone knew about them. 🖌👩‍🎨🎨📚

[@pjl2963]

After being a Christian for 40+ years, I have come to the exact same conclusions, Cat! Great video!

[@sharonbeck3995]

My Cat Sis Every morning I go to my Bible Driver . In the Present of His word!

[@sparklekitties]

Believe it or not, I sprained my thumb trying to peel an orange with extra thick & tough skin about two weeks ago. This has now been causing so much trouble writing legibly and has curtailed my study and note taking. :c(. Then I was trying to trim up over growth in my garden yesterday and rehurt my sprained thumb. I never learn! These are great tips to try to remember to stay with the studies. May try those arrow stickers to check out parts later so I don't miss anything.

[@gracemonkey2393]

One bite at a time. One chapter at a time, maybe 5 chapters, becomes the completion of one book... What makes me crazy is that I can’t stay within one translation. I jump from one to another to, “Where did I leave off last time?” If I read the OT in NKJ, I could say that I read it all in that version because I was reading 5 chapters in my pocket NT each day I worked. You have such pretty Bibles! I’m still trying not to talk myself into buying another Bible. I have several and many are not in print anymore. 77 NASB and 84 NIV.

[@Marsha-lou1986]

Bible plans don't work for me. I started in Luke, then I went to Mathew, Mark, and John. When I accomplished that, I began with Genesis, and chose a book of the New Testament. I read the Old Testament in order, but adding a Book of the New Testament along with it. I attend church, and right now we are reading first and second Peter. I just finished Daniel. I do more than read, I study and make notes so I don't forget anything. I have been a Christian for many years and have not finished reading the whole Bible, because I don't want to rush thru and not remember what I am reading. I think everyone should read and study at their own pace, that way there is NO pressure to get thru the Bible. I am currently using my NKJV Open Bible. ♥️♥️♥️ I prefer to read a 9pt line matched, that way I am not distracted by bleed thru. Great video Cat!

[@cherylgleason6297]

I love that thick bible you have in your hand. Can you please tell me which one it is? I love thick bibles

[@nicolabraybrooke6732]

I love my reading my Bible i haven't been a prober Christian since last year and now in fellowship and I have nearly read all of the old testament great video x

[@catwoods5499]

Ohhhh really sister I am so very proud you girl... keep pushing forward and you will see that it only gets easier as you build your relationship with God through His Holy Word 🤩

[@nicolabraybrooke6732]

@@catwoods5499 thankyou soo much I will do and your a massive inspiration to me I get excited every time you bring out a new video so I want to thank you xx

[@beckymadden956]

I can’t remember whose video it was, but I was watching another video about ‘How to read the Bible,’ a few months ago....and that person said, what they do is that they made out a chart out for themselves and instead of trying to read it all the way through in a year....they made it where they mark off each chapter of each book of the Bible. So, if they read Genesis 1 one day...they mark off Genesis one...If they read something in Matthew the. Next day they mark off that chapter, until each book gets colored in. I LOVED that idea, so I’m currently making my own chart.

[@saltwater44]

Hello Cat! Thank you for creating these vids and encouraging me to stay motivated and keep reading the word. I'd like to purchase a reader bible I could carry with me to class or read during my overnight work shifts on the ambulance-- the one shown here on 27:17 ESV would be perfect! Would you be able to provide a link or name of a shop? I'd really appreciate it! 🤗

[@catwoods5499]

Sorry the Bible that I share on that time stamp is a NKJV it's a Schuyler Quentel. Found at Evangelicalbibles.com

[@catwoods5499]

I highly recommend you checking out their (PSQ) Personal Schuyler Quentel

[@AngelGail8]

At 8.48, which is the Bible you open Cat? It's fab.

[@catwoods5499]

Thomas Nelson Single Column Reference Bible from the Premier Collection

[@thisgirllovesgod]

It's soooo hard for me to sit and read my bible..but im trying very hard..cover to cover..im still in genesis but im doing it..very very slowly

[@catwoods5499]

Hey sister that's what counts is that you ARE DOING IT... YOUR READING YOUR BIBLE!!! Praise the Lord. It's not important how fast you go. It's important that you know God's looking down upon you as a proud father would because you're pushing through it. I read semi-fast and I read for hours but I've learned to balance out my time too. With the help from the Holy Spirit

[@thisgirllovesgod]

@@catwoods5499 320 in the morning ugghhh.lol..but I am handwriting my bibke out...even tho I technically read it in order to write it out...It just isn't the same as taking ur time..paying attention to what ur reading and soaking it up.idk lol

[@catwoods5499]

Did you not hear my tip for this in the and were I said reading &, studying is two completely different things anyway sister. You need to set apart time for each of them.

[@thisgirllovesgod]

@@catwoods5499 wow...ok..wasn't meaning anything by it...yeah they r 2 completely different things..and I did hear what u said..

[@catwoods5499]

@@thisgirllovesgod oh no no I knew you didn't mean anything by it. Sometimes people don't get to watch the whole video and this is one of my longest on my channel. I didn't was someone to read this and think Bible Study & Bible Reading while your doing your Bible Study were the same thing is all. I'm so proud of you for tackling that project of writing out the whole Bible. It's not an easy task for sure ✍📖🎨👩‍🎨📖

[@bobdodie86weaver31]

Hi Cat 🐱 I would like to know what Bible is this at 15:15 it look perfect clean font for me 😀

[@catwoods5499]

Ohhhh there's two there and both amazing Bibles too. The one on the left side with a bigger font size is the Schuyler Quentel 😍 and the right side is the Cambridge Turquoise 😻 which is another amazing Bible. Thanks for watching I hope this helps📚❤

[@bobdodie86weaver31]

Thx I forget to add this comment I was looking at the Bible... the left side you added both. Appreciate that Thank you 😻

[@loannemonts3376]

Hi Cat, can you do a video with Bibles for girls? My daughter is 7 year old and I like to get her interested in reading Bibles. Thank you!

[@catwoods5499]

Check out my playlist it's there

[@reneemattison9096]

What about audiobooks?

[@catwoods5499]

I don't use them because I prefer hard copy in my hands. But I have also mentioned in other videos whenever you're doing the dishes or house work etc. Or driving in a car. Instead of listening to podcasts or the radio list to the Bible being read to you. But I won't recommend only doing that and thinking that's your Bible reading time or time spent with God. Because your focused on other things besides God. However audiobooks can be helpful and has it's place as a spiritual tool on your journey to seeking God out

[@lisamorgan6433]

I have a question what is the bible with all the notes on the right side of it

[@catwoods5499]

Which one the one I called chunky monkey?

[@lisamorgan6433]

@@catwoods5499 no no the first cover photo one it looks interleaved

[@catwoods5499]

@@lisamorgan6433 ohhhh that Bible is the KJV note taker Bibles from the KJV store.

[@lisamorgan6433]

@@catwoods5499 oh my gosh it's beautiful I just ordered a newberry interleaved kjv as my prayer bible for the next little bit I have a love for kjv but I am not a kjv only kinda person. You have helped me with that lol all these beautiful bibles you share thank you my dear. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@catwoods5499]

I love the KJV too it's my favorite to read from. But... But as you know I love and enjoy all translations they have a time & place during your Bible Study & Reading Time 🤩

[@davegarciaofficial]

Hey Cat. So all this said, you still read from Genesis to Revelation in order?

[@catwoods5499]

Yes even single time I read the Bible

[@davegarciaofficial]

@@catwoods5499 how do you not feel a little bogged down reading psalm after psalm during that stretch? Any tips?

[@catwoods5499]

Ohhhh I'm not sure... that's literally my favorite book of the Bible. That and Deuteronomy too. The only thing I can think to suggest is try reading the Psalms from different translations until you find the right one for you. Once you do try to come to the Ps with a open mine remember it's not going to read like a normal book. I always say there's literally a Ps for every single emotion. Also have a study Bible on hand so can read a chapter than go to the study Bible and read the study notes for that chapter. Hope this helps brother

[@davegarciaofficial]

@@catwoods5499 this is a really good help actually, thanks! I LOVED your suggestion of just bouncing around Bibles while reading through the year. I ALWAYS felt I somehow “had” to stick with one Bible for one year. And i always give up. :( But there’s something wildly appealing about going through the Bible in a year dipping into the KJV, NKJV, ESV, CEB, The Message etc. gonna try that along with your psalms suggestion and see how it all goes. :) thanks!

[@rpricci1]

Cat, What's that chunky monkey in the beginning. That's the chunks I enjoy...!

[@catwoods5499]

Haha you are my Brother 😉 its a Thomas Nelson Single Column Reference Bible in the Premier Collection 😍

[@rpricci1]

@@catwoods5499 Thought so. That's the Black one. I also picked up the Brown one. I think I'm going to start giving some bibles away. This weekend I looked at all my bibles from my 77 nasb / kjv to all my last 5 years of Premium bibles (@ 70 or so). Been giving away at work and local garage sales for free. Might sell a few of the $200 plus ones. But when you give one of them to someone who knows what goes into the Premiums they are taken back a bit. But as we all know our Lord provides for us and for us to freely give to those who need our Savior. Right now, my new Chunky is the Purple/Blue Edging NLT. I always thought the Orange/Blue would suffice, but it's an addiction for sure.

[@anthonylowder6687]

A Bible reading plan….forget it!! I can read my Bible cover to cover in less than 3 months and I don’t need a reading plan….I just do it and so can anyone.