I really don't know how many times I've read through the bible. Over that past several years, my phone links up with my truck, and I use a bible app to read to me on my way to work each morning (Usually about a 30 minute trip).

While reading is helpful, studying is where I really learn. Sometimes I will listen to the same chapters all week, then make notes of what I want to study and investigate.

Also teaching a bible class is extremely helpful. I am currently teaching Leviticus and Numbers. It has been very challenging and enlightening.

One of the biggest things I see is that people go to the bible to prove what they already believe instead of going to the bible and letting that determine what they believe. While we are to earnestly contend for THE faith, (Jude 3), most bible discussions seem to be pointless because everyone's mind is already made up. With something so important, why would anyone trust what someone else says rather than going and studying it for themselves.

So AC870, good for you!!!