How to Read the Bible

The Bible is the most important book in history… but for so many of us, it stays closed.

Not because we don’t care but because we don’t know how.

This week, we kick off a brand new series, How to Read the Bible, and start with the basics: how to actually approach Scripture in a way that makes sense and transforms your life.

In this message, we break down:
• Why the Bible feels confusing, overwhelming, or hard to apply
• What the Bible actually is—and how we got it
• How to choose a translation, time, place, and plan that works
• A simple, practical 4-step method to understand any passage
• How to move from just reading the Bible… to being changed by it
Because the goal isn’t information—it’s transformation.
The Bible doesn’t just teach you about God…
it shows you how to walk with Him.

📖 Scriptures referenced:
Psalm 19:7–11 • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 • Hebrews 4:12 • 1 Corinthians 2:14 • James 1:16–18 • Philippians 4:11–13

🙌 Next Step:
Choose a translation you understand.
Choose a time, place, and plan you’ll keep.
Choose the right approach—and start this week.

🌐 spiritchurch.co

📍 Spirit Church (Chandler, AZ)
Sundays • 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM

Speaker

Brad Straarup

Series

How to Read the Bible

Topic

Bible Reading
Spiritual Growth

Scripture

Psalm 19:7
Psalm 19:8
Psalm 19:9
Psalm 19:10
Psalm 19:11
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Timothy 3:17
Hebrews 4:12
1 Corinthians 2:14
James 1:16
James 1:17
James 1:18
1 Corinthians 16:20
Leviticus 19:19
Leviticus 19:28
Philippians 4:11
Philippians 4:12
Philippians 4:13

Date

April 12, 2026
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