Improper bible reading gives up on the bible too easily, focuses too much on acquiring knowledge, and promotes pride. Proper bible reading, on the other hand, transforms you: it leads to worship, good works, and stronger faith. Be transformed by reading the bible, making a plan to minister, and taking action.

1. Transformative Bible Reading Nehemiah 8:1-10 Study notes available at http://is.gd/6KLNV

2. True bible reading is transformative and teaches us how to do God's will

3. A tale of two books

4. Improper bible reading will not transform you

5. Improper bible reading gives up too easily

6. Improper bible reading focuses too much on knowledge

7. Improper bible reading promotes pride

8. Proper bible reading transforms you

9. Proper bible reading leads to worship “ Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responed, 'Amen! Amen!' Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD.” (Nehemiah 8:6)

10. Proper bible reading leads to good works “ Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared.'” (Nehemiah 8:10)

11. Proper bible reading leads to stronger faith “ Nehemiah said, 'This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'” (Nehemiah 8:10)

12. The Best Bible Reading Plan Ever

13. Read the bible

14. Make a plan

15. Take action

16. Romans 12:1-2 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is true worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

17. Read the bible Make a plan Take action Study notes available at http://is.gd/6KLNV

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