Studying the bible is not like reading any other book. The bible is God’s word and instruction to us. As it has been said, it is a life’s manual. It’s, therefore, important that this word of God becomes practical in our lives. We are supposed to have the revelation of the word.
The reason most of us do not feel the impact of the word of God is because we have not taken time to meditate on it. Today am going to enlighten you on the six effective ways to meditate on a verse or have a bible study in general.
1. Picture it! After you have read the verse in question, visualize the scene in your mind. Have the picture of what is happening in the context.
2. Pronounce it! Say the verse aloud, each time emphasizing a different word. This has shown me the importance of reciting verses aloud. Remember Sunday school when we used to read aloud bible verses?
3. Paraphrase it! Rewrite the verse in your own words. It’s always advisable to study having a notebook to write down some points. Now, write the verse using a simple language that you understand without changing the meaning or watering it down.
4. Personalize it! Replace the pronouns or people in the verse with your own name. This is what I call owning the verse.