“All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord endures forever.” (1 Peter 1:24-25a NIV)
Reading the Bible can be compared to flying over a city in an airplane or helicopter. We see the general layout of the city: major buildings, rivers, parks, and other landmarks. We miss much of the detail…
Whereas reading can give us an overview, Bible study opens up the details of a passage and how it relates to the whole teaching of Scripture. We compared reading as an aerial view of a city. Bible study is like driving through the city, learning street names and locating the supermarket, bank, and post office. We learn to be “at home” in the city -- we know our way around. Bible study puts the teachings of Scripture together for us so that we get a clear picture of specific truths. Bible study develops convictions…
Bible reading and Bible study each play a distinctive role in sharpening and deepening our Christian lives and ministries.
-- From “Growing Strong in God’s Family: A Course in Personal Discipleship to Strengthen Your Walk with God”
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