Exploring Effective Bible Reading Strategies

Greg recommends creating a habit of Bible reading this year, then he answers questions about attending a mandatory equity training, practices for doing a deep dive into a smaller portion of Scripture, and the Christian view of rewards versus the Mormon view of levels of Heaven.   Topics:

1. Commentary: Create a habit of Bible reading this year. (00:00)
2. Do you think it’s a good idea to go ahead and attend an employer’s mandatory equity training as an educational experience? (13:00)
3. Can you recommend any practices for doing a deep dive into a smaller portion of Scripture? (30:00)
4. How does the Christian view of rewards in Heaven compare with the Mormon belief about different levels of Heaven based on one’s performance in this life? (43:00)

  Mentioned on the Show: 

• Navigators Book-at-a-Time Bible Reading Plan (for an iOS app where you can click off the boxes digitally as you read each chapter, see Bible Box)
• STR U Online Training

  Related Links:

• You Want to Be a Good Apologist? by Amy Hall (on reading through the Bible)
• A Long-Term Plan to Know Your Bible by Amy Hall
• The Simple Way to Know and Be Shaped by Your Bible by Amy Hall
• James Gray on Mastering the Bible by Fred Sanders
• The Rewards of Memorizing a Book of the Bible by Amy Hall
• Tips for Memorizing a Book of the Bible by Amy Hall
• Martyn Lloyd-Jones’s sermon series on Romans (also available in the Martyn Lloyd-Jones app)
• Romans 14-Volume Set by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
• Two Theological Misunderstandings behind Objections to Deathbed Conversions by Amy Hall