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Episode 227: How Do I Start Reading the Bible?

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We’re kicking off our summer mini-episodes with a big question: How do I start reading the Bible? Dot and Cara talk about overcoming intimidation, why your why matters, and how to approach Scripture as a relational conversation with God. Grab your Bible, a pencil, and maybe a cup of coffee—and join us!

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know!


Episode recap:

  • Start by writing down 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (0:13)
  • How do I start reading my Bible? (2:14)
  • The Bible teaches us how to best live our lives (4:40)
  • Intimidation and shame can keep us from reading the Bible (7:30)
  • Having a plan helps (13:36)
  • Start in the Gospels (14:25)
  • Ask God to show you something about Himself (16:01)
  • Meditate on one verse for a while (18:51)
  • It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to teach you (21:58)

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

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Scripture Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God[a] may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

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We’re kicking off our summer mini-episodes with a big question: How do I start reading the Bible? Dot and Cara talk about overcoming intimidation, why your why matters, and how to approach Scripture as a relational conversation with God. Grab your Bible, a pencil, and maybe a cup of coffee—and join us!

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know!


Episode recap:

  • Start by writing down 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (0:13)
  • How do I start reading my Bible? (2:14)
  • The Bible teaches us how to best live our lives (4:40)
  • Intimidation and shame can keep us from reading the Bible (7:30)
  • Having a plan helps (13:36)
  • Start in the Gospels (14:25)
  • Ask God to show you something about Himself (16:01)
  • Meditate on one verse for a while (18:51)
  • It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to teach you (21:58)

Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected].

Watch Write this Down! on YouTube

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Scripture Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God[a] may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

  continue reading

235 episodes

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