It shall greatly help thee to understand Scripture if thou markest
not only what is spoken or written
but of whom
and to whom
with what words
at what time
where
to what intent
with what circumstances
considering what goeth before
and what followeth.
– John Wycliffe –
Don’t settle only for spiritual food that’s been “predigested” by others. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights firsthand through your own Bible study!
– Donald Whitney –
from Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
The Bible is one book, written by one Author, with one subject: Jesus Christ and the salvation God … provides through Him.
– Alistair Begg –
He that would be holy must steep himself in the Word, must bask in the sunshine which radiates from each page of revelation.
– Horatius Bonar –
1808 –1889
Above all let us humbly pray for the teaching of the Holy Spirit. He alone can apply truth to our hearts, and make us profit by what we read.
– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, 1856
Prayer prepares my heart for receiving the Word of God from God Himself.
– Andrew Murray –
Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God in prayer, and get first of all into harmony with Him.
– Hudson Taylor –
1832-1905
Read the scripture, not only as history, but as a love letter from God.
– Thomas Watson –
1620-1686
We would faint, or falter, if we did not believe (Psa. 27:13), and faltering would prove our strength of faith to be very small (Prov. 24:10). But our faith would faint were it not upheld and quickened by the Word of God.
– Ralph Venning –
from Learning in Christ’s School, 1675
