Looking for some inspiration to begin a Bible study plan. We have some suggestions from the late Billy Graham.
In his recent tribute to the late Reverend Billy Graham, pastor, and Desiring God founder John Piper notes Graham’s incredible habit of Bible study. If you’re looking for some new methods, try some of his.
Read Five Psalms Each Day. The Psalms are meant to be sung and prayed, but so often we just read through them on our own for words of encouragement. We ought to be intentional about spending time in this vital part of Scripture.
Read One Chapter of Proverbs Each Day. Seeking wisdom and guidance? Billy Graham knew the wisdom contained within Proverbs and sought to study it each day.
Read the Gospels Regularly. Ask God to help you as you read—not only to understand what is happening in a particular passage, but what it means for your life today.
Study the Bible with Commentaries and Modern Translations. Using commentaries can unlock your comprehension and give you a fresh excitement for God’s Word.
Constantly Return to Acts. The book of Acts is all about how a small band of Christ followers went out and began to fulfill Jesus’ command to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.
And Annotate throughout the Bible. A passive reader simply reads the words on the page. An active reader makes notes, draws conclusions, asks questions of the text, and seeks answers.