sample practices for Scripture

Here are some example practices for Scripture:

• Read one of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John

• Read the entire Bible/read the Bible every day

• Read every day with the Bridge’s Daily Bible Reading Plan

• Read an entire book of the Bible in one sitting

• Memorize a verse or passage of the Bible and keep it memorized (try to do multiple)

• Journal through your Bible reading (if you don’t know how to, look up the SOAP method)

• Outline a book of the Bible by writing out themes, keywords, and a summary

• Do an inductive bible study on a book of your choice or join an inductive group study

• Research the passage you are reading using a commentary, concordance, or study Bible- look for cultural, historical, contextual, or theological pieces you may have missed

• Meditate on the Bible passage you are reading.  Read it over and over again to get a basic understanding, to think how it applies to you, and to listen for the Spirit’s guidance

• As you read, ask God to reveal one way this applies to you and be obedient

• Filter your news, social media feeds, etc. through the lens of Scripture. Take confusing, evil, or overwhelming things you hear to the Bible to process through them