Matthew 12:3,5; 19:4; 21:16,42; 22:31-32

Matthew 12:3,5; 19:4; 21:16,42; 22:31-32

Different Types Of ReadersDifferent Types Of Readers Those who never readThose who never read Those who read sparinglyThose who read sparingly Those who read selectivelyThose who read selectively Those who read defensivelyThose who read defensively Those who read regularlyThose who read regularly (Acts 8:27-(Acts 8:27-

34; 34; 17:10-12).17:10-12).

What kind ofof reader are you?

What kind ofof reader are you?

Importance Of Good ReadingImportance Of Good Reading To be blessedTo be blessed (Psalm 1:1-3; Revelation 1:3).(Psalm 1:1-3; Revelation 1:3).

To gain understandingTo gain understanding (Ephesians 3:3-5; (Ephesians 3:3-5; 2 Timothy 3:14-15,16-17).2 Timothy 3:14-15,16-17).

To be challengedTo be challenged (Hebrews 4:12; John 6:63; (Hebrews 4:12; John 6:63; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter

1:23).1:23). To grow in hopeTo grow in hope (Romans 15:4; 1 Peter (Romans 15:4; 1 Peter

1:13).1:13).

Steps To Better ReadingSteps To Better Reading Read regularly Read regularly (Deuteronomy 17:18-(Deuteronomy 17:18-

19; 1 Timothy 4:13).19; 1 Timothy 4:13). Read devotionally Read devotionally (Psalm 119:18,10; (Psalm 119:18,10;

1 Peter 2:2). 1 Peter 2:2). Read with intent Read with intent (Ezra 7:10; James (Ezra 7:10; James

1:21-25).1:21-25). Read and highlight Read and highlight Read aloud to yourselfRead aloud to yourself

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you

shall meditate in it day and night…” (Joshua 1:8)

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you

shall meditate in it day and night…” (Joshua 1:8)