How to Read the Bible Prayerfully

A practical guide to reading Scripture with attention, humility, and prayer.

Exposition Sample: Psalm 1 and the Blessed Life Expositions Bible 1 min 351 Sermon Sample: Grace for the Weary Sermons Gospel 1 min 314 Article Sample: Scripture-Shaped Growth Articles Bible 1 min 277 Editorial Note: Learning with Scripture Open Posts Bible 1 min 240

"This Gospel of the Kingdom" Sermons 6 mins 0 Interview Sample: Faithful Ministry in Ordinary Places Interviews Church Leadership 1 min 610 Review Sample: A Guide for Faithful Reading Reviews Biblical Interpretation 1 min 573 Translation draft: What Is the Gospel? Articles Gospel 11 mins 0

"This Gospel of the Kingdom" Sermons 6 mins 0 Translation draft: What Is the Gospel? Articles Gospel 11 mins 0 The Woman Who Chose Forgiveness in the Face of Evil Stories Gospel 4 mins 0 Who Goes Home Right with God? Posts Gospel 4 mins 0

All authors

Greg Herrick Editor and Bible Teacher 34 KnowingGod Editorial Team Editorial Team 10 Daniel B. Wallace 2 Daniel Park Pastor and Instructor 2 David Malick 2 Elena Cruz Gospel and Translation Contributor 2 Miriam Okafor Discipleship Writer 2

All topics

Gospel 18 Devotionals 12 Bible 7 Discipleship 5 Mission 4 Textual Criticism 4 Biblical Interpretation 3 Faith and Growth 3

Bible Spiritual Disciplines Scripture Bible Reading Prayer Wisdom

Prayerful Bible reading is not a technique for mastering God but a way of receiving his word with faith. We read slowly, ask careful questions, trace the context, pray the truth back to God, and respond with obedience.