Some Tips to Take Your Bible Reading to The Next Level
So you’re reading your Bible more and want to keep the momentum going. That’s great! I say this often, but Bible reading is the single most influential spiritual practice you can engage in. But even though that’s true, there’s always more to learn.
Different Kinds of Bible Reading
sometimes Christians fall into the trap of thinking the Bible is just above their heads. And again, this is understandable. The Bible is complex and it takes work to understand it. Beyond this, if you’re a part of a healthy church, than you’re hearing sound and theologically rigerous preaching regularly from your pastors.
The Three Islands of Biblical Interpretation
So you’ve been reading your Bible more, but are struggling to understand it. That’s actually really normal. The Bible is a complex and ancient book. It was written in a different language than what you’re reading today. It speaks from a cultural perspective foreign to us. To top it all off, it speaks to the deepest aspects of the human experience.