9 Things Everyone Should Do When Reading the Bible

This article at Relevant Magazine lists 9 simple things anyone and everyone should do when reading the Bible.

1. Read “king” when you see “Christ.”
2. Read “you” differently (it’s usually plural, not singular).
3. If you see a “therefore,” find out what it’s there for.
4. Realize that not all “if” statements are the same.
5. Recognize that lamenting is OK.
6. Realize that prophecy is more often FORTH-telling than FORE-telling.
7. Become familiar with the idioms of your king.
8. Remember what you learned in English class.
9. Read to study. But also, read to refresh your heart.

These are great tips. On the first point, I suggest reading “the Chosen One” instead of “King,” but the article’s general point is sound: “Christ” is a title and not just Jesus’ last name.

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