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The R.E.A.P. Method
Get the Most Out of Reading the Bible
We don’t want you just to read the Bible to check off some Christian to-do list. Our hope is that you’ll meet with God through the pages of His Word. We’ve created the acronym, R.E.A.P., to help you maximize your time in the Bible. As you set about to read the day’s passage, keep the following things in mind.
R—Read
You’ll not only begin your time reading the Bible, but first prepare your heart and mind with a simple prayer. “Lord, here I am. Speak to me today.”
E—Examine
Make sure to notice the context of the passage you’re reading. Who is talking? Who are they talking to and what about? Don’t forget the basics: who, what, where, when, why and how. Then finally, what did I learn?
A—Apply
Ask God to show you how this passage of Scripture applies to your life. How does God want me to live differently based off what I’ve read?
P—Pray
Don’t forget God is with you. As you read His Word, view your time as a conversation instead of a monologue. God speaks through the Bible, but as in any conversation, communication and understanding occur in the context of a back and forth dialogue.
