The Bible study mistake most Christians make
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Hello Reader, You can say Scripture matters. But if Bible study only gets the minutes left after work, television, errands, and social media, your schedule may be telling the truth your mouth is avoiding. God’s Word can’t shape your life if you never give it focused attention. That doesn’t mean you need a theology degree or hours of free time. Start with one chapter. Then ask:
That final question matters. You can understand Scripture without submitting to it. Before asking who else needs the passage, ask what it requires from you. To help you practice this, I created The ROOTED Chapter Method. It’s a free seven-day workbook that gives you a clear, repeatable process for understanding Scripture in context and living what you learn. Get The ROOTED Chapter Method for free right here. Don’t give God’s Word whatever attention happens to be left. Open the Bible. Read the chapter. And live what you learn.
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