How I study the Bible (A hands-on tutorial)

The real question is, how do I know when I'm the one talking to me?

I have chosen not to highlight my Bible. I was concerned that it gets in the way of reading the Bible in context. I find when I read other books that have been highlighted, I tend to psychologically give more importance to the highlighted text than the sentences around it. Since the word of God is inspired it, all has importance. What I do instead is keep a notebook to make notes instead of highlighting text. I guess a person could have 2 Bibles. One for study, highlighting all you want and another Bible that you use for reading without highlighting. Again, this is to keep from being distracted while reading, wondering what and why I have highlighted a coming up verse. I also choose not to use a "red letter" edition. Quotes from Jesus have no more weight that the text in black. For me the red lettering is also a distraction making me wonder what is coming up in the future verses. Of course I am just giving my opinion. If you want to highlight, go ahead. The important point is to be in the Word.

Thank you. This is what I truly needed to hear today. Long-time believer, but I have never read the Bible, so I thought the whole “read the Bible in a year” plan would be fitting … I love the metaphors of coming out of a fast … you wouldn’t eat all the skipped meals :) AND you need to really chew each bite throughly, enjoy/appreciate/find satisfaction. Anyway - thank you and God Bless ❤

How do we know where to find the promises of God or just look for the scriptures with the word promise?

Thank you, SO very much for this simple, short, yet important way of how to study God's word. Now I can finally start implementing something more conscise. God bless you.

Try to study about the Qur'an my brother 🤍🤝

Isaac Newtown they say has his study all marked up and noted as well. and it seems he also was Christian

Youre supposed to keep reading it. Grab a fresh one and start over with fresh notes, repeat for life.

thank you for this...

Yeah, Jesus once more. Oh, LORD, I love you in all my heart, soul, and mind. Oh, yeah! Amen.❤😊🎉

I usually use hebrew and the cepher ( the accurate translated; holy scriptures or the bible)

Hello John! I was curious what Bible you are using in this video. I’m always looking for ideas and I liked the format of that one. I know people say the Bible you have is the best one, but I do like that style and it looks good for study.

I use high quality coloured pencils to highlight my bible. They don't show through. I highlight names, places, numbers and special words as well as passages that speak to me. Praise the Lord.

This has blessed me immensely..thank you

Thank you!! Just what I needed! Quality over Quantity!

Amazing you say Revelation(s) instead the correct Revelation. There is no “s”. I hear this from time to time but not often from pastors

Wow! I almost scooted right passed your posting! You have opened my eyes, you have provided a big “WHEW!!” moment. I find days where I am spot on with my daily reading. I’m working on my 5th time through the Bible, and feel the immense guilt if I miss a day. I don’t always feel The Spirit speaking to me, but continue plodding along. Thank you so much.

I never mark up any book. In college I only purchased new books to avoid getting second hand marked up (ruined, not n mint condition) books. I would throw away book which is marked up. A marked book is a distraction. And it’s not like one is studying for a test. I read my Bibles without ruining them. Besides I use commentaries so as to learn what the text is suppose to say to those for whom it was originally written. I don’t rely on my own 21st century frame of reference. Scripture does not command us to mark it up. There is nothing inherently good about messing up a perfectly pristine book.

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Who really is Jesus Christ? According to John 1:1, was he a being with God before the start, or was he God's mouth that came to live, as we know every part of God is living from his hair, to his breath, his arms, legs etc?

Well said it’s quality not quantity , it was about quantity to me and trust me it was tiring, didn’t even get anything but now I have lent to study a verse for even more than one day and it’s interesting and revelation to me thank God for this video

A good idea is to print off a book of the bible with no Chapters, no verses, not headings and read through it and break it down yourself.

That was very helpful thank you

I am looking for the best finest tip non skip gel pen... I want a needle tip that writes.. VERY finely...what would you suggest...I have a Pilot .02 mm .. these pens are TERRIBLE

Satan is laughing at everyone who is still reading the bible, that's because he supernaturally turned them all into his UNholy word 10 years ago...

So good, this fundamentals need to be carry for a whole life !

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I want to know what kind of pens those are.

Reading the whole Bible chronologically gave me a bigger picture of God’s plan. It really gave a new perspective.

Thank you for this great advice!

Thank you Pastor.. Quality over quantity,yessssss🙏🏽

There are several highlighters on amazon that do not bleed thru even on thin paper bibles

I very sad grandmother her tell ask give Bible book myself was teen young grow up know . Milo Ventimiglia don't know both mom very old and dad very old .

Man oh man God has been speaking to me!!!! So I recently started my walk again with the Lord, I did get lost, but I found my way back, anywho, I have been worrying that I'm not reading enough, or even journaling and memorizing scripture, and this is all in my head, nothing I'm praying to him, but like the GOOD GOD he is, he knows me, and he sends me to these places where I can hear him and get validation, all without speaking a word about it. Man, GOD is good. Thank you!

Psalms 106:48
KJV Bible
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

I found out about switching versions the other day, who could it be but God. I understand a lot more when l use the NIV version audio book and going to a KJV physical Bible. Verses l didn’t understand now understandable

I'm a catholic and in my country Bible reading is not as common, so I've never learned how to. I see tiktoks of protestants with their highlighters and computers and be like 🥺😂 If anyone could give me more tips, it will be very appreciated ❤

btw, great video, takes the stress out of reading fast

I love the Bible 🙏🏻

Good advice, bible should be read daily, with the spirit direction

Hey Pastor John, would you mind going through the rest of the color coding/ annotation system? I haven’t had a system other than highlighting random verses and it would be a really good starting point for me. Thanks

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Absolutely loved this video and appreciate the way you do your note taking in your Bible. I'd love for you to do a more in depth video of your mark up system. You went over blue, but skirted over black and red. Why do you highlight some things and underline others? I've been researching a lot of different bible markup / highlighting systems and yours seems be the simplest method. I'd love to learn more.

Please sir, tell me more about the colours, i do understand more now when i hear it this way from you 😊 thank you for your video's

Totally agree with the 'catch-up' bit. I read through the Bible in 2018-19 using a one year plan, but it took me 18 months. And the only reason it worked was because my plan wasn't marked with dates, it was just "day 1... day 2...." etc. So you miss a few days you just carry on where you were rather than having to catch up. Having read all the way through now, i think it gave me a good grounding but i wouldnt do it again. For the same reason you discussed: The Bible in a year means you need to read 3-4 chapters per day. And for me, the more i read, the less i take in. So now i limit it to one chapter in a day absolute maximum (unless God tells me otherwise) and try to squeeze every bit of revelation out of it.

Eastern Orthodox priests are so traditional….

I’ve just bought my life application bible, and I planning to do it in a year.. I’ve took your advice on board and scrap that idea and just spend sometime each day I can and try and make the most of what I read,
I suppose this way it will become less of a chore and become more enjoyable and meaningful!

I’m also not going to obsess over note taking.. I’m a recovering addict and I think for my first time, I’m just going to highlight things that really stand out for me in my recovery and lessons I can apply to this..

What can one say about all of this? These texts were written....or before they were written, orally transmitted......by individuals/groups who had NO concept of what the world really is....they just made it up as they went along. This stuff is....most of it.... entirely fiction.....made up stories....made up in order to secure priesthoods/prophets, or just plain wankers, to be kept in the style to which they had become (or would like to become), accustomed. As for spending half of one's life trying in to justify these crazy views....well if that's your thing, you're welcome to it.

Amen

Having just started my journey through the Bible on my own I appreciate you taking the time to explain this so well ❤ this has changed my perspective and reminded me to give myself grace and take time to read and listen! Thank you~ and thanks be to Jesus for putting you in my path at the exact time I needed it!