How to Read the Bible: A Simple Guide to Deeper Intimacy with God -- David Platt

<p><strong>This simple and practical guide to studying and understanding Scripture will help you see the Bible as a priceless treasure that reveals God's love for you and His relentless pursuit of a deeper relationship.</strong><em><br /></em></p><p><em>How to Read the Bible</em> is not just a book; it's an invitation to experience God's Word in a way that transforms your life. Whether you're new to reading the Bible or seeking a fresh approach to study and apply it, this guide provides the tools and insights you need to explore Scripture with greater clarity and purpose.</p><p>David Platt, author of the bestseller <em>Radical </em>and host of Secret Church (an annual event streamed to participants around the world), shows you how to read, study, and understand the Bible in such a way that you fall deeper in love with its Author. His four-step guide to studying God's Word rightly is set up with the acrostic MAPS: </p><ul><li><strong>Meditate</strong> on and <strong>memorize</strong> God's Word, storing it in your heart and mind so that you walk closer with Jesus each day.</li><li><strong>Apply</strong> the Bible's truths to every layer of your life, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform you and revolutionize your ultimate purpose for living.</li><li><strong>Pray</strong> boldly, confident that God will answer and align your heart with His Word.</li><li><strong>Share</strong> God's Word with others, letting it flow through you to your neighbor as well as to others around the