Slow down and focus, part II

Tom Henderson shared an interesting tip on how to study scripture in response to yesterday's post:

I listened to a two-part series last week from the program Grace to You about how to study scripture. One recommendation that John MacArthur had was to find a short book of the Bible (he suggested 1 John) and read it in one sitting. The next day, read it again. Read it every day for a month. Feel free to make notes or marks in the margin. As your eyes see it again and again on a consistent basis, especially if you read it in the same Bible, your recall and absorption will improve.

He then suggested following it up with a longer book, broken up in to parts of a few chapters each month. Then, alternate longer books with shorter books.

I think as soon as I get my primary Bible back (I left it at my mother's church over vacation), I'm going to try this.

Thanks, Tom. It's really exciting when the words of the Bible come alive in our hearts, and tips on getting there are very appreciated!