Want to get more out of the Bible?
Ric Bender explains why people struggle to remember what they read in the Bible and offers practical advice on how to improve retention and deepen one’s understanding of scripture.
The key highlights and several key points:
- Obstacles to growth: Many readers approach Bible reading as a chore to check off a to-do list, moving too quickly through the text and missing important steps for spiritual growth.
- Attitude toward the Bible: It’s crucial to approach the Bible not as a manual or novel, but as a direct encounter with God, seeking to cultivate knowledge of Him and His ways.
- Necessity of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is essential for understanding spiritual truths, helping readers to truly see and hear God’s voice in the scriptures.
- Prepare your heart: Soften your heart and open it to receive the “seed” of God’s word, breaking up any “hard ground” that prevents absorption.
- Get alone with God: Find a quiet place to meet with God, free from distractions, to listen for His voice and meditate on the scripture.
- Long for God: Develop a deep desire to hear from God through His word, meditating on passages throughout the day to remember the context and rejoice in God’s character.
The video emphasizes that there are no shortcuts to spiritual growth; it’s a continuous journey of drawing nearer to God by meditating on His word day and night.
