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Old 01-11-2009, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzoff1031 View Post
Yeah, as I said in another topic, I'll probably go with Scofield. I like the Evidence Bible, but there are a lot of things put in the text itself which really distracts from the Holy Word. So, I guess my next question is--What's the difference in reading and study and how much time should one spend in each?
I read my Bible each day, sometimes minutes, sometimes hours.

For me, the difference between reading and study is listed in the Bible itself: we are to meditate upon God's word. So, as I read, I look over the words, and ask myself what is really being said here, what does it mean, to whom is it aimed?

And I write lots of cross references in the margins. Today while our pastor was teaching, he touched upon Deuteronomy 17:15...and I made the mental connection to John 19:15. Woo! I love "Aha!" moments like that!

I recommend reading several chapters in one sitting, if you can, because you understand the context better than if you just read a few verses, or one chapter.

I'm sure others here will have some great suggestions as well.