2018 Monthly Bible Reading Plans
“The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation.” D.L. Moody
Daily Steps
- Read the scripture selection for the day.
- Use the Bible Study Questions (below) to help you process the content.
- Pray for understanding, application, and obedience.Spend a few moments memorizing the verse for the month and its reference.
BIBLE STUDY QUESTIONS
Observation: What does it say?
- What are the commands?
- What are the promises?
- What are the cause/effect relationships?
- What are the repeated words and ideas?
- What do I learn about God?
- What do I learn about Jesus?
- What do I learn about the Holy Spirit?
- What do I learn about myself (or mankind)?
Interpretation: What does it mean?
- What are the meanings of the words?
- To whom was it written or said?
- What did it mean to the original hearers?
- Does my interpretation make sense with what goes before and after?
A text taken out of context becomes a pretext. - What are the underlying timeless principles?
Application: How do I respond?
- Is there any truth to believe?
- Is there any error to avoid?
- Is there any sin to confess?
- Is there any attitude to change?
- Is there any encouragement to accept?
- Is there any promise to claim?
- Is there any command to obey?
- Is there any example to follow?
- Is there something I should share with someone?
- Is there a place that should have my attention?
- Is there anything to pray about?
- Is there something for which to thank God?