How to Read the Bible with Dr. Michael Easley

So many people set out to read the Bible regularly but quickly let it fall by the wayside. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Michael Easley, who shares practical advice for anyone who wants to make a habit of reading the Bible but doesn’t know where to start. He also explains his process for approaching a passage of Scripture and shares specific passages for people to read based on their current struggles. If you missed part one of this conversation, be sure to check it out for more great insight.  What mistakes do people tend to make when they start trying to study the Bible? (2:18) What is an achievable goal for someone who wants to get started? (4:41) How do you select the right translation based on your level of familiarity? (9:23) Where in the Bible should you start reading? (14:26) Observe, interpret, and apply (22:32) What readings do you recommend for someone struggling to stay emotionally engaged and present? (36:11) What readings do you recommend for someone working on their marriage?(40:27) What readings do you recommend for someone who’s feeling unfulfilled? (46:17) What readings do you recommend for someone who wants to rediscover their passions? (48:50) What resources do you recommend to supplement Bible reading? (53:07) How would you challenge a listener who thinks they don’t have time to read? (56:25)   Constable’s Notes Talk Thru the Bible Bible.org FaithLife Study Bible and Logos Answers in Genesis Institute for Creation Research Ron Rhodes The Big Book Series Michael Easley in Context Podcast Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook

So many people set out to read the Bible regularly but quickly let it fall by the wayside. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Michael Easley, who shares practical advice for anyone who wants to make a habit of reading the Bible but doesn’t know where to start. He also explains his process for approaching a passage of Scripture and shares specific passages for people to read based on their current struggles. If you missed part one of this conversation, be sure to check it out for more great insight. 


  • What mistakes do people tend to make when they start trying to study the Bible? (2:18)
  • What is an achievable goal for someone who wants to get started? (4:41)
  • How do you select the right translation based on your level of familiarity? (9:23)
  • Where in the Bible should you start reading? (14:26)
  • Observe, interpret, and apply (22:32)
  • What readings do you recommend for someone struggling to stay emotionally engaged and present? (36:11)
  • What readings do you recommend for someone working on their marriage?(40:27)
  • What readings do you recommend for someone who’s feeling unfulfilled? (46:17)
  • What readings do you recommend for someone who wants to rediscover their passions? (48:50)
  • What resources do you recommend to supplement Bible reading? (53:07)
  • How would you challenge a listener who thinks they don’t have time to read? (56:25)

 

Constable’s Notes

Talk Thru the Bible

Bible.org

FaithLife Study Bible and Logos

Answers in Genesis

Institute for Creation Research

Ron Rhodes

The Big Book Series

Michael Easley in Context Podcast


Path for Growth Membership

Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching

Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email


Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook

Creators and Guests

Alex Judd
Host
Alex Judd
Founder/CEO of Path For Growth
Podcircle
Editor
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How to Read the Bible with Dr. Michael Easley
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