Golden Hours with the Bible

If you are hungry at heart, read the Bread Chapter. If your feet are slipping, read the Rock Chapter. If you find yourself getting cross, read the Charity Chapter. Have you many defeats at the hands of Satan? Read the Victory Chapter. Do you lack faith? Read Hebrews 11.

Make up your own chapter names. Don’t stop until you have named every chapter in the Bible. You will find this a most interesting and profitable means of Bible study.

Feed on God’s Word like the Patriarch Job, who said, “I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food” (Job 23:12).

How to Use the Bible

When in sorrow, read John 14.
When men fail you, read Psalm 27.
When you have sinned, read Psalm 51.
When you worry, read Matthew 6:19-34.
Before church service, read Psalm 84.
When you are in danger, read Psalm 91.
For the blues, read Psalm 34.
When God seems distant, read Psalm 139.
When discouraged, read Isaiah 40.
If you want to be fruitful, read John 15.
When doubts come, try John 7:17.
When lonely or fearful, read Psalm 23.
When you forget your blessing, read Psalm 103.
For Jesus’ idea of a Christian, read Matthew 5.
For James’ idea of religion, read James 1:19-27.
If faith needs stirring, read Hebrews 11.
When you feel down and out, read Romans 8:31-39.
When the world seems bigger than God, read Psalm 90.
For courage for your task, read Joshua 1.
When you want rest and peace, read Matthew 11:28-30.
For assurance, read Romans 8:1-30.
For God’s secret of happiness, read Colossians 3:12-17.
When you travel, read Psalm 121.
When you grow bitter or critical, read 1 Corinthians 13.
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, read Psalm 67.
For Paul’s description of Christianity, read 2 Corinthians 5:14-19.
For rules on how to get along with others, read Romans 12.
When you think of investments and returns, read Mark 10:17-31.
For a great invitation and a great opportunity, read Isaiah 55.
For Jesus’ idea of prayer, read Luke 11:1-13; Matthew 6:5-15.
For the prophet’s picture of worship that counts, read Isaiah 58:1-12.
For the prophet’s idea of religion, read Isaiah 1:10-18; Micah 6:6-8.

The Bible Reveals:

The Bible reveals: the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are unchangeable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the travelor’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s character. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed. CHRIST is its Grand Subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened in the Judgment, and will be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its holy contents.

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16.

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