a. Reading the Scripture Thoroughly

   “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. ,” Second Timothy 3:16 to 17 (KJV).          

   The word, “All Scripture” denotes all the Books of the Bible – from Genesis to Revelation. On the one hand, all the Books of the Bible are given by God. In other words, they were written by God through men who were completely under His influence. On the other hand, every word in the Bible is profitable, helpful, and worthy of our compliance; therefore, none should be underestimated.

   We must diligently read the Bible thoroughly. Behold, we must read it Verse by Verse, Chapter by Chapter, and Book by Book. We must read both the Old and the New Testaments thoroughly over and over again. In this, our focus should be familiarization with the Word rather than  gaining revelation. This might not make sense. But the truth is that, becoming familiar with the Word activates our conscience, enriches our prayer life, and keeps us in constant fellowship with the Lord.

b. Carrying Out a Detailed Study on the Subject Matters of the Bible

   Knowing this, my beloveds, that we ought to read the Bible thoroughly over and over again, we must not be ignorant of how essential it is to purposefully study the subject matters of the Bible. Putting these two things into practise is a demand from us as serious Christians. The first is reading the Bible generally, and the other is studying the subject matters of the Bible. May the Lord help us to be diligent in reading and studying the Bible!   

   Among our daily spiritual activities, we should schedule time for studying the subject matters of the Bible. Studying is the act of making a determined effort to carry out extensive research into a particular topic. It also means considering something carefully to understand it more clearly. Studying the subject matters of the Bible has a lot to do with researching, which in this context means finding out and gathering information, and meditation which also means critical thinking or thinking more deeply.