I just want to know how people read there bibles. Do they read them in the morning or do some people listen to it on a cd or do you choose a psalm or do you go through one verse at a time or a book at a time or do you go through it randomly.I usually read my bible during breaks at work and on lunch. This is when I do most of my study. I also read more on Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings. I don't listen to any CDs or tapes, just read.What is the most difficult time you ever have had to read the bible. This is me at the moment, I am just finding it so hard to read the bible at the moment. I just cant thinkThere are times where I get very complacent. It is as if I just don't want to read the Bible. I don't want to take the time to read. I fight this from time to time. It does get hard to read at times because I tend to get very selfish.What versions do you use and what is the percentage of bible scholars on this site who know greek and hebrew. I use NIV most of the time with New Living occasionally. If I am doing some deep study I will break out the King James. I know very little Hebrew and Greek. I do love crosswalk.com's strong's section though.How would you teach the bible to someone who couldnt read or write. If this person was a Christian who couldn't read, I would begin with Christ and read all the gospels, then start in the epistles. Hopefully teaching this person to read through it.What bible would you give to a new believer? I have thought about this. I have no problem giving a new believer an NIV but I have also given new believers the New living translation as well because it is so easy to understand. (For those who disagree, there are other topics...haha). I would not give a new believer a King James Bible. You may disagree with me and that is your right, but I feel that the language and grammar is just too archaic. I would prefer a reliable and truthful easy to read translation, (NIV, NLT, HCSB)What verse helps you when you are depressed or down. I love Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."What is your favorite bible passage? It would have to be Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." What is your favorite bible story?I love the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel. (1 Kings 18) A story of God using a man to turn people back to him and a tremendous story of faith. I also love verse 27 "At noon Elijah began to taunt them. "Shout louder!" he said. "Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened." Do you visualize the bible, when I read the bible I normally see it in pictures as in a story and depending. DO certain words jump out at you. That doesn't happen to me as much. More so than before though. Certain things do jump out at me, for example: Today I was reading John 16 and this passage really jumped out at me and helped me realize that God does love me...sometimes I forget that...Verse 25, "Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. 27No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.Who has been a great insiration in getting you to rad the bible.My wife. She has been a great influence in reminding me that the Bible is relevent to our lives. I was very complacent for a number of years and I saw her love for God's word and began to be convicted because I did not have that love.What was your first bible. I got a King James Bible when I was 6. I made a decision for Christ (not a true conversion though) and received it. I still have it in my living room.
