The answer to How to Read the Bible for Inspiration and Why we Read the Bible.



When we understand the significance of the bible, we can gain understanding of how to read the bible for inspiration.

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Why should we read the Bible?

The Bible has been given to us as a guide for our life.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Proverbs 6:23

For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life,


These bible scriptures explain how to read the bible for spiritual nourishment.

John 6:27

Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father as placed his seal of approval.

Matthew 4:4 (New King James Version)

But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."

John 6:35

Then Jesus declared. I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thristy.


The examples of others in the bible shows us how to read the bible to gain inspiration from the biblical examples.

Inspirational Bible scriptures encourage us to follow the example of people in the Bible.

1 Corithians 11:1

Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.

Philippians 3:17

Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.





The Bible demonstrates how we can read the bible to know the Blessings of God and his protection.

Luke 11:28 (New King James Version)

But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

Proverbs 30:5 (New King James Version)

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

Psalm 18:30 (New King James Version)

As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.


Why should we read the bible?

Bible verses show the mercy of God in others so that we may understand God's love and the patience that he has for us.

1 Timothy 1:16 (New International Version)

But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who believe on him and receive eternal life.

Hebrews 4:16 (New International Version)

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

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