Another way of stating it might be intentionally studying the Word. We need to give rhyme and reason to our study. There ought to be a method to our madness.
It is easy to keep coming back to favorite passages and sections. That is not a bad thing, but it is important to venture into new sections as well. When I started reading through the Bible a few years back, I really got into the historical books. I enjoyed reading the stories of the patriarchs, of the prophets, and of the kings. I was not really into the book of Psalms. But with the one year Bible plan I purposefully read the book of Psalms and now it is one of my greatest thrills when I open up the Word.
Beyond having a method to your study, ask yourself what am I taking away from the Word. We should always, always come away with application. Reading the Bible is about more the reading for the love of reading, but we read with life application. Be asking yourself when you are reading God's Word, "what is God saying to me?" "What would God have me do with this?" Look for specific practical ways to put it into practice that very same day.
Maybe you are familiar with Rick Warren's book called The Purpose Driven Life. The premise is that you were created with a purpose. And it is in God's Word you discover your purpose. So ask yourself, what is the purpose that God is putting this reading before me today.
Reading for next week:
| 13 | 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36 Romans 1:18-32 Psalm 10:1-15 Proverbs 19:6-7 | 14 | 1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17 Romans 2:1-24 Psalm 10:16-18 Proverbs 19:8-9 | |
| 15 | 1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30 Romans 2:25-3:8 Psalm 11:1-7 Proverbs 19:10-12 | 16 | 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32 Romans 3:9-31 Psalm 12:1-8 Proverbs 19:13-14 | |
| 17 | 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11 Romans 4:1-12 Psalm 13:1-6 Proverbs 19:15-16 | 18 | 1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34 Romans 4:13-5:5 Psalm 14:1-7 Proverbs 19:17 | |
| 19 | 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:30 Romans 5:6-21 Psalm 15:1-5 Proverbs 19:18-19 |
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