Why we don't read the Bible:

1. It's hard
2. It's boring
3. I don't have time

Bible 101 is meant to teach us how to read the Bible for growth.

There are three places where we can get wisdom:

1. Personal Experience. But is is limited by age and sin.
2. Wisdom of Others. But your podcast is not your pastor.
3. God, himself. The Bible is God's written Word for us.

The only way we can know God intimately is through Scripture.

Six things we need:

1. A Time & Place
2. A Good Bible
3. Pen & Highlighter
4. Journal or Notebook
5. A Reading Plan
6. Schedule or To-Do List

How we read for growth:

Prayer. Ask, "Father, I need you. I want to see the glory of God in Jesus today. I ask for the Spirit to lead me and teach me through your word today." Remember: Include all three members of the Trinity.

Observation. Ask, "Who is speaking? What are they saying? What is going on? Where are they? Is anything repeated? Does anything jump out at you?"

Interpretation. Ask, "What does it mean? Okay, so what?" Remember: Let scripture interpret scripture. 

Application. Ask, "What should I do? Now what?" Remember: This is a time to be painfully specific.