Perhaps tried to read the Bible but got discouraged because it just didn’t make sense.
Why is that?
Five Reasons Why Your Bible Reading Might Not Make Sense to You:
- Where You Started
- Gave Up Too Soon
- Lack of a Real Desire
- Holy Spirit Quenched
- Not Doing Anything About What You Read
The New to Bible Reading Discipleship Tool briefly expounds on these points and answers other questions you might have about reading God’s Word.
The Bible is a life-changing book. It can ultimately change the way you live your life for the better. Many people spend a great amount of time traveling, soul-searching, and looking for things that can fill the emptiness that they feel inside. Other than to try to straighten facts, there are plenty of reasons to read the Bible.
Amen! — “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
This blog explores how to engage with Bible reading in a way that truly makes sense emphasizing clarity, context, and meaningful reflection. It offers practical tips to help Scripture come alive in everyday life. A thoughtful resource for anyone wanting a deeper, more intentional study routine.
It’s our prayer that people find it helpful in leading them into a better understanding of the God of the Bible and into a closer relationship with Him.
Sometimes, Scripture feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. This post gently unpacks why that happens starting in the middle, rushing through, or quenching the Spirit. It’s a tender reminder that Bible reading isn’t about checking boxes it’s about cultivating desire, patience, and openness.
And, the more we get to know the God of the Bible, the more we discover that we don’t have to see all the pieces of the puzzle to trust Him. Since He’s infinite and we’re finite, we realize that it’s our own human limitations that keep us from seeing it all clearly.
I just read this compassionate post on why Bible reading can sometimes feel baffling, and wow, it’s such a reassuring reminder that you’re not alone in that struggle. Whether it’s starting in the wrong place, losing motivation too quickly, lacking real desire, dulling the Spirit, or failing to act on what’s read, those hurdles are real and valid. I love how it names the problem while gently inviting us forward.
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How true, Cristina, that Bible reading can be a struggle for many. God understands and calls us to spur one another on (Heb. 10:24).