Read the Bible for Yourself

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105 [ESV])

If I could convince you to do one thing, it would be this: Read the Bible for Yourself.

Of course, I would then add that you should seek to understand it the best that you can, apply it to your life, and learn to teach what you’re learning to others. But I’m convinced that if you genuinely and consistently read the Bible, God will lead you to the rest through His Word.

What follows is a compilation of articles I have written on this topic. Jump in to whichever seems to be your area of need these days.

How Do I have a Quiet Time Anyway? Have you never had a consistent time of reading God’s Word? Jump in with this practical advice on how to begin such a practice.

Bible Reading Plans for Where You Are. Are you new to reading the Bible and looking for a plan to get started? Have you been reading the Bible for a long time and need some ideas for a new reading plan? Here are some of the plans I have used over the years. Jump in and find one for you!

Bible Reading: Even More Important for the Military? Having served 10 years on active-duty and now pastoring a church with many active-duty families, I have compiled a list of reasons I find this discipline especially important for those of you in the military.

Books That Have Shaped Me: The Bible. I am convinced that the books (and other influences) that we have in our lives shape us into different people. The Bible should be the primary influence. This article shares a bit of my journey learning this truth over the years.

Books that Have Shaped Me: Books about the Bible. The most important book I have read is the Bible. The next most important books I have read are the ones that have helped me read and understand the Bible better.

I pray these articles help set you on a journey of regular reading, study, and application of God’s Word in your life.

I love you guys,

Brian O’Day

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