I NEVER Felt Like Reading The Bible (How I Changed)

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • In this video I talk about reading the bible, how hard it was for me, and the mindset changes I took to begin loving it.
    Email Me: orlando.kang@gmail.com
    Time Stamps:
    0:00 Intro
    0:22 the mindset change
    1:42 extra tip #1
    3:06 extra tip #2
    4:02 extra tip #3
    Music (In Order):
    Little Lulu by Bill Evans
    #bible #readingthebible #Christianity
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  • @fernandom5372
    @fernandom5372 Місяць тому +900

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! I'm old enough to be your father, almost your grandpa, and this truly ministered to me! Keep it up, you have a very strong calling on your life, my brother!

    • @Orlando-Kang
      @Orlando-Kang  Місяць тому +115

      Thank you so much for the kind words, it’s very gratifying to hear that. All praise to God

    • @Martha-ho7jw
      @Martha-ho7jw Місяць тому +24

      @fernandom5372
      I was thinking the same thing!! Although, I'm old enough to be his mom...or grandma. Lol. Blessed young man there!❤

    • @holyresolution
      @holyresolution Місяць тому +6

      You can also watch read along audio bible kjv i have it with background worship piano music on my channel or you can find it in several places but it alowes you to listen and even read at the same time for hours really good stuff.
      focus on the words of Christ.
      bless the truth in your souls in Jesus name.

    • @dalpaengi
      @dalpaengi Місяць тому +5

      Praise God.
      This whole thread has ministered to me.
      I’m thankful to see such a moving exchange between you all ❤

    • @Mzaranda-xt3tc
      @Mzaranda-xt3tc Місяць тому +2

      @@holyresolution wow thanks 🙏 just subscribed 😊

  • @carmennooner2027
    @carmennooner2027 22 дні тому +203

    I'm 75 and starting to have problems remembering my name! Seriously, I always had problems memorizing things, so when I tried to memorize Scripture, I felt like a failure compared to others in my study group. But, I realized that knowing what the Scripture meant was where the value was. I no longer feel ashamed about my inability to quote chapter and verse. I do feel much closer to God through the understanding of His Word. Blessings everyone! :)

    • @Linetteavril
      @Linetteavril 21 день тому +14

      Talk to your doctor about starting you on aricept. May the Lord protect your mind.

    • @user-pl7en3kr3o
      @user-pl7en3kr3o 18 днів тому +4

      I have the same problem. I have ADHD due to having to get A's in school. I'd read a paragraph and forget what I read because in the back of my mind a voice is yelling you better get an A! I was told I have performance anxiety. I'm better now but nothing like those who are relaxed and absorb what they read.

    • @PastorAmissah
      @PastorAmissah 17 днів тому +2

      Amen

    • @NightmareRex6
      @NightmareRex6 10 днів тому +3

      yea im blown-away that peaople can just pull exact lines and scripture and X and Y numbered passage in this book, while me im just saying "the bible says this" in my own words......

    • @juliapusteblume7419
      @juliapusteblume7419 5 днів тому

      Amen!

  • @Neshiadays
    @Neshiadays Місяць тому +561

    I went through being so consumed with social media, and my electronics I lost the desire to read the bible, and never gave the bible time or much attention, and it was just a check off when I did read it, nothing serious. Well, I prayed and cried out to God to give me the love and desire for his word again, and he did! Im doing the chronological bible reading and loving every bit of it, and learning a lot. I thank Jesus for giving me a love to read and know his heart through reading his word again. All glory to him. Thanks for sharing.

    • @biancacrawford8791
      @biancacrawford8791 Місяць тому +14

      Glory to God! Thank you for sharing your testimony I have been struggling with the same thing! I have been praying that God also awaken in me a hunger for his word!

    • @OnlyOneName
      @OnlyOneName Місяць тому

      What do you mean by chronological bible reading?

    • @Slothian-ry3hf
      @Slothian-ry3hf Місяць тому +6

      ​@@OnlyOneNamechronological bible reading is reading the books of the Bible based on either when they were written timeline wise or just in order like Genesis through Malachi (old testament) or Matthew through revelation (new testament)

    • @Rebecca-asdf
      @Rebecca-asdf Місяць тому +6

      Yeah, I cut that media OUT. I know ppl will still use it, and that’s fine. I personally feel it too influential .. turned it off just to take a “break” but honestly just feel like never going back. It’s too much fo me

    • @OnlyOneName
      @OnlyOneName Місяць тому +2

      @@Slothian-ry3hf ah, thank you. Book by book, not randomly.

  • @RunBoy
    @RunBoy Місяць тому +394

    Emotions won’t drive you to read, but reading will get you emotional
    The Bible is a hyperlink text which means information from the others books are essentials to understand each other
    Memorize Bible verses to enrich your spiritual life
    Reading mixed with prayer will greatly improve comprehension and understanding God
    Thanks for the video! I'm going to use it.

  • @najawilliams2560
    @najawilliams2560 Місяць тому +150

    I literally was at my wit ends in my depressive episode and literally prayed God “the Devil is trying to take me out and I need help.” I did not mean to click on your video while doomscrolling but by accident here I am. I’ve been struggling to read my Bible due to work, life, and,depression but now I know to help me to get out of this episode. I need to read the Word. Praise be to God😭🙏🏾

    • @05genim
      @05genim 29 днів тому +11

      Jesus said, pray without ceasing, trust in the Lord, remember the devil was defeated at the cross

    • @lmacookie7785
      @lmacookie7785 27 днів тому +7

      Amen, wishing the best for you sister 🙏

    • @jasminej.542
      @jasminej.542 24 дні тому +7

      "I didn't mean to click on your video", so many times I find that when you're doing to most to stay close to God (& getting attacked)... God will use your hand & you'll read/watch something that He leads you too. I realized "I didn't mean to...BUT GOD showed up❤

    • @colleenblanchard5729
      @colleenblanchard5729 23 дні тому +6

      Not an accident - divine direction 🙏🏻

    • @gma904
      @gma904 22 дні тому +7

      I promise you reading the Bible , studying it, is a game changer. Don’t wait until you feel like it. Just start. He sent you here for a reason.Bless. ❤

  • @michaelmuiruri3623
    @michaelmuiruri3623 18 днів тому +39

    Every night when I'm going to bed I always put my audio bible on, I have started to have dreams when sleeping something that I never used to have. Listening to the Audio Bible is such an awesome experience all the lusts and addictions that I had, have completely vanished. The word of God is POWERFUL.

  • @tristanrujano
    @tristanrujano Місяць тому +214

    I woke up just now and felt the holy spirit saying you can read your bible! And I didn’t feel much desire to, though it’s early, I’m awake and have every reason. I opened my phone as I often do and prayed God would give me help to change this and this was the first video that popped up

    • @TheGenesect10
      @TheGenesect10 Місяць тому +9

      Wow!

    • @firen0136
      @firen0136 Місяць тому +9

      That's how God works!!

    • @JohnBonjoc
      @JohnBonjoc Місяць тому +4

      Praise god

    • @holyresolution
      @holyresolution Місяць тому +3

      You can also watch read along audio bible kjv i have it with background worship piano music on my channel or you can find it in several places but it alowes you to listen and even read at the same time for hours really good stuff.
      focus on the words of Christ.
      bless the truth in your souls in Jesus name.

    • @susanwjoh0re735
      @susanwjoh0re735 Місяць тому +1

      YOU FELT what?you felt nothing dude. stop it, get some help.

  • @Polyester_Avalanche
    @Polyester_Avalanche Місяць тому +138

    ...that moment when you realize that feeling of dread isn't because you HAVE to go pray, it's because you haven't prayed. 🙌 Great video. I like to find scripture for each bullet point on my prayer list too.

    • @everykneeshallbow8861
      @everykneeshallbow8861 Місяць тому +13

      And then because you feel bad about not reading it, it makes you want to read it even less sometimes. It’s weird 😕
      I’m so grateful our Father is so patient!

    • @holyresolution
      @holyresolution Місяць тому +2

      You can also watch read along audio bible kjv i have it with background worship piano music on my channel or you can find it in several places but it alowes you to listen and even read at the same time for hours really good stuff.
      focus on the words of Christ.
      bless the truth in your souls in Jesus name.

  • @millysmanifestations
    @millysmanifestations Місяць тому +92

    i started reading it again too. this time i went in with the mindset of “what can i learn from this” rather than “i have to read this to gain God’s favor or else i’m sinning if i don’t” and a simple shift has helped me to appreciate it far more.

    • @chikomboreromujinga
      @chikomboreromujinga 29 днів тому +3

      Am still suffering from that mindset if trying to gain favor from God and feeling like a sinner if i dont read but i know God will help me change

    • @millysmanifestations
      @millysmanifestations 29 днів тому

      @@chikomboreromujinga I no longer see God as a being that tallys up all of our sins and keeps track of everything we do that is wrong. This is what man made religion wants us to believe so we will be afraid and submit to this mindset of fear in order for them to gain control over us. I see God as infinite love and my greatest guide. Yes there is such thing as sin but God wouldn’t punish us for them. Sin is anything that pulls you away from your highest good or hinders your relationship with God. Like if you drink and get drunk all the time, that’s obviously going to impair your relationship with the divine because it’s damaging your mind body and spirit and you can’t reach your highest self that way. You will live in “hell” because behaviors like that will bring you suffering. But God is there always, patient and wants a relationship with you, it’s just up to us to want one with God as well. God understands the pain of humans (he became one) and so to punish us would be hypocritical. If no one were hurting, or if everyone was in their highest state of being there would be no sin or wrong only love. So I genuinely believe that you don’t have to follow any rules in order to gain favor with God because you already have favor. The Bible is just a tool for us to use if we want to use it to connect with God. We don’t HAVE to read it and we won’t go to hell if we don’t. (I suggest checking out the channel “Aaron Abke” on UA-cam, his videos have helped me a lot with this).

    • @gmac8586
      @gmac8586 4 дні тому

      LOL, God doesn't want you to visit him out of duty. It's a living relationship. Just be honest with him. Ask him what he wants to say to you and just open your bible. It is his communication to you. Bible reading goes hand in hand with prayer. You don't want to do all the talking do you? God speaks to us through his Word. We should hear him too. That's all there is to it. It's not about fear and duty. It's just how relationships are done. Of course if you want a successful relationship with anyone, it can't all be one-sided.

  • @Luisgar1234
    @Luisgar1234 Місяць тому +93

    Started reading the Bible for the first time and just read the book of Matthew

    • @AaronEbright
      @AaronEbright 22 дні тому +8

      Dont stop.

    • @tb7-rf1fb
      @tb7-rf1fb 21 день тому +1

      Congratulations, your first step to cultish nothing.

    • @t0xicake454
      @t0xicake454 20 днів тому +2

      God bless! Praying for your welfare 🙏

    • @SupriyaSinha-si9hr
      @SupriyaSinha-si9hr 16 днів тому +3

      Gospel of Matthew is so Fun you will love reading the new testament and old testament is fun too

    • @beautifulmess2023
      @beautifulmess2023 15 днів тому +2

      Matthew is my favorite book. I love his detail. So proud of you!! nice work!! keep it going!!

  • @mcknackus4721
    @mcknackus4721 Місяць тому +69

    This is the first video I've seen of you and I just gotta say it feels like I'm hearing from a friend at a bible study. So casual and honest, no frills, just truth with a touch of lounge music. Keep doing what you're doing man!

    • @TheLadyPonders
      @TheLadyPonders Місяць тому +1

      Ditto that!! EXACTLY!!! Well said.

  • @jodyg182
    @jodyg182 20 днів тому +23

    I'm proud of you Orlando. To hear a young man talk about how you love the Word of God, and what it means to you is such a blessing. Lord Bless You

  • @oscarsoto5669
    @oscarsoto5669 18 днів тому +12

    Great, my brother Orlando, keep it up.
    One time a pastor said to me, young man!
    This bible will keep away from sin, or sin will keep you away from this bible.
    Then I came across the book of Psalms, " Your Word O God, I have hidden in my heart so that I may not sin against You, My God🙏📖⚔️🔥

  • @DarrenDomingo904
    @DarrenDomingo904 22 дні тому +16

    Dude, the way you communicated this so succinctly, yet so full of grace and love enough to share this with us - this is amazing. Thank you Orlando - you have a gift fr. You're helping ppl like me return to my first love.

  • @TheQuella
    @TheQuella 6 днів тому +3

    Oh my goodness! I literally also just discovered the connection between Psalm 22, Matt 27:46 and Mark 15:34. What is also profound is that the Psalmist composed Psalm 22 to portray the posterity of Christ. When you really examine the words of the Psalmist, it becomes quite apparent that this is a prophecy, andddddd the Psalmist could have only gained such wisdom from the Holy Spirit.
    You are so right! The Bible is truly living, and it’s like any other book, it does not read from the beginning to the end. Everything book is connected to each other.
    Also, I completely agree. Even when you don’t feel like reading, READ. If you are struggling, ask God for help.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @tracigodwin6302
    @tracigodwin6302 23 дні тому +8

    Memorizing scripture helps me in prayer so much. When you are praying about a matter, you remember scriptures relating to the matter and are able to pray into more well equipped. It also helps, memorizing the Psalms, in worship. Tell God that you know who He is through the word is awesome.

  • @user-td4zp4gq2p
    @user-td4zp4gq2p 21 день тому +6

    Studying scripture is a discipline. Once you start learning it becomes more fascinating, you pray, do word studies, it all opens up to you and makes you pray for wisdom over everything else. I collect bibles and start a new one after completing my last! I love study bibles and dictionaries. I study during my commutes too! God bless.

  • @JeffThePoustman
    @JeffThePoustman Місяць тому +59

    Keep a Bible in the bathroom. Read it when you have the time, so to speak. It's surprising how much you can read at such times.
    Get an audio bible version and store it on your phone. Listen when driving. It's surprising how much you can go through when you do this regularly, even in the small chunks of time going to the store, work, church, errands, etc.
    Listen to your audio bible via phone when you're eating alone, doing chores that aren't too loud (vacuuming can be too noisy), etc.
    Put the audio bible on for 5 mins or so before going to sleep. Use a music player that has a sleep timer. I recommend the Psalms for this: it's so comforting and relaxing, and a great way to set yourself up for a restful falling-asleep.

    • @CharlesIsMyName
      @CharlesIsMyName Місяць тому +2

      I don't think the word of god should be with you in such a place maybe in your mind whilst you are there.

    • @creativechristiancontent
      @creativechristiancontent Місяць тому +8

      @@CharlesIsMyNameyou can read it when and wherever anyone chooses it’s not a bunch of rules to where or when you can read it don’t be legalistic

    • @CharlesIsMyName
      @CharlesIsMyName Місяць тому +3

      @@creativechristiancontent I'm not trying to be legalistic far from it actually but it is just that a bathroom is not clean and the word of GOD in my view should not be somewhere so dirty even if you think it's clean. Protect the Word of GOD and show decency.

    • @mizzypink8
      @mizzypink8 Місяць тому +2

      @@CharlesIsMyNameI’ve known ppl who’ve had bibles in every room of their house more of the older church goers. God knows our heart but I get where you’re coming from I cant bring myself to put anything ontop of my bible

    • @suebell7281
      @suebell7281 Місяць тому

      Amen, brother. thank you for sharing

  • @steve7271
    @steve7271 Місяць тому +35

    I prayed about this two nights ago and asked God for help and here we are, popped right up.

    • @mizzypink8
      @mizzypink8 Місяць тому

      Same here!

    • @shabeenayohanes
      @shabeenayohanes Місяць тому

      I was wondering about how to love reading Scriptures just a few hours ago and stumbled upon this! God is truly amazing ❤

    • @holyresolution
      @holyresolution Місяць тому +2

      You can also watch read along audio bible kjv i have it with background worship piano music on my channel or you can find it in several places but it alowes you to listen and even read at the same time for hours really good stuff.
      focus on the words of Christ.
      bless the truth in your souls in Jesus name.

    • @nahlabella4857
      @nahlabella4857 28 днів тому +1

      See how He works? Now, don't forget!

  • @1974AMDG
    @1974AMDG 26 днів тому +13

    I really needed this today! I was just praying a few hours before I came across this video, telling God I feel a growing aversion to reading the Bible (and I've been a Christian for 50 years), and asking Him how I can get past this feeling! I firmly believe He has answered me through your video...thank you so much for allowing God to use you to speak to others in need and to answer their prayers. God bless you!

  • @carissapaglino4591
    @carissapaglino4591 Місяць тому +9

    I was the same. Didn’t feel like reading and went months without reading. Then a few months ago I just forced myself to read at least 1 chapter a day. Now it’s a morning habit reading a few chapters. The word is captivating again. I am always eager to do my morning reading and can’t imagine going a day without it now. It’s sometimes hard at first but if you keep at it even when you don’t feel like it after 2 or 3 weeks it becomes a good habit. Yahuwah bless you

  • @chikomboreromujinga
    @chikomboreromujinga 29 днів тому +11

    The fact that i was praying to God about this . And to see that God listens to us and our cries

  • @DeGato214
    @DeGato214 Місяць тому +27

    God bless you man🙏

  • @coreyself2983
    @coreyself2983 Місяць тому +6

    So true! When first starting to read the Bible, I could read maybe a page at once. Now after having more understanding about The Bible, i read 1 page and I am just blown away. Absolutely amazing book and I see why its the most sold book in the world

  • @user-ku1kz4gz8q
    @user-ku1kz4gz8q Місяць тому +32

    Catholic here, praying with scripture, what we call “lectio divina” is something I think God is calling me to improve a lot, this video popped up at the right time. ✝️

    • @tototo287
      @tototo287 26 днів тому +1

      I found 2 scriptures in the Bible that go well together. You can actually pray over them as well. For me it was like starting a new journey where no one else exists besides you and the Lord!
      Deuteronomy 4:15-16
      Exodus 20:4-5
      It certainly boggles the mind when you put these two verses together!

    • @user-ku1kz4gz8q
      @user-ku1kz4gz8q 25 днів тому +1

      @@tototo287 Numbers 21:8-9
      Exodus 25: 18
      The prohibition is against making for worship and to worship
      Not aiding in worship of the one true God.
      If I really wanted straw man you I could say that you care about the Bible so much you worship it. But that’s not true.

  • @weddings7758
    @weddings7758 21 день тому +7

    My new brother in Christ. Your content is just what I needed….May HE give you the desires of your heart ❤❤❤

  • @martinnhantran
    @martinnhantran Місяць тому +27

    💯The biggest growth comes from doing things when things are peak pain, discomfort, loss and despite losing all hope.
    Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  • @Fifi93321
    @Fifi93321 Місяць тому +6

    i dont remember who said this but it really helped me, "remember, once there's a moment you dont feel like reading it, that is when u must read it" it has a bigger impact in my language, i dont know how to translate it right 😭 so everytime i feel lazy and lie down on my bed ready to sleep, ill remember that word and sit back up again groggily like a tired zombie and read lmao

  • @62harleyboy66
    @62harleyboy66 20 днів тому +4

    Reading Gods Word daily, and prayer is the only way to keep a strong faith alive. God bless you little brother! ❤

  • @IssadaGoat
    @IssadaGoat Місяць тому +19

    Wow I’ve never seen such an underrated UA-camr in my life

  • @spookynight8125
    @spookynight8125 Місяць тому +8

    All my life I've struggled with reading the Bible and always gave up, but this time I promised I'm not giving up. My memory isn't very good because of my age and illness but I'm starting to memorize little bits. Slowly but surely I'm starting to understand. I feel like God wanted me to listen to your video and I'm so glad I did. Thank you and God bless you. ❤

  • @imdee9024
    @imdee9024 Місяць тому +22

    This is a BRILLIANT video for beginners in Christianity. I am a new christian and this is exactly what I struggle with. We hear how other Christians WANT to read the Bibile - how they HEAR God and how they FEEL God so we start reading the Bible but then it gets difficult because it still feels like a chore in the beginning. This helped me realize that I have to be consistent and do it with purpose no matter what because THAT consistency will lead to something big. If I rely on my mood to decide IF I will spend time with God, then I won't. God says to 'carry your cross daily' - I have picked my hard for Jesus - I am reading my Bible consistently everyday. Excellent video - thank you!

  • @ChristianGuy-eb7xr
    @ChristianGuy-eb7xr 21 день тому +4

    I clearly see your passion for the word of God I need this passion pray for me to have it and thanks great tips

  • @UchinagaAeri_3
    @UchinagaAeri_3 Місяць тому +28

    God bless you brother may He put the desire for all of us to read His word and apply it in Jesus name Amen

    • @holyresolution
      @holyresolution Місяць тому +1

      You can also watch read along audio bible kjv i have it with background worship piano music on my channel or you can find it in several places but it alowes you to listen and even read at the same time for hours really good stuff.
      focus on the words of Christ.
      bless the truth in your souls in Jesus name.

  • @chloecat418
    @chloecat418 29 днів тому +6

    I feel like I’m old so I feel like it’s hard for me to learn but through prayer and reading I learn. Because of answered prayers, I am able to remember more scripture than I thought I ever would be able to. I realize that you are young, but we feel the same. May all who hears your channel be blessed through Christ.

  • @adrianatorres4813
    @adrianatorres4813 Місяць тому +10

    The Bible In a Year Podcast with Fr Mike Schmitz was what got me in love with Scripture. Both the Word itself and fr's enthusiastic love for it are so attractive.

    • @dalpaengi
      @dalpaengi Місяць тому

      I listen to that podcast at night. So comforting.

  • @elizabethlim392
    @elizabethlim392 21 день тому +3

    Your sharing helps to open a new perspective on reading the word of God. Thank you.

  • @nesemac
    @nesemac 21 день тому +3

    Awesome young man. I pray my daughter find someone like you a man of God.

  • @lauracrandall3439
    @lauracrandall3439 24 дні тому +3

    This is my first time seeing you. I prayed a few days ago, that I want to get more from the Bible reading... My brain understood hyperlink. Thank you!

  • @j.j2846
    @j.j2846 24 дні тому +5

    God bless you. Your passion alone influenced me to grab my bible before the video hadn't even finished yet ❤

  • @RuiBossTheOnly
    @RuiBossTheOnly Місяць тому +15

    This was encouraging, thanks bro.

  • @TheLadyPonders
    @TheLadyPonders Місяць тому +5

    Absolutely amazing. In it's easy-to-understand presentation, this is like a GIFT to the church. No matter where one is in their walk with the Lord, this fits . . . this works. This BLESSES!! Thank you, brother!!

  • @cjay1964
    @cjay1964 20 днів тому +3

    Bro Kang!
    I’m almost 60 and you blessed me with this!!!! I subbed and will be looking forward to what you have to say! Blessings to you and your family Sir! ❤

  • @kristinamarieasl
    @kristinamarieasl 8 днів тому +1

    🙌 A great way to memorize scripture is to start with one a week & post it up on your fridge or bathroom mirror or create a phone background.
    These tips are great! Thank you for creating this video & encouraging others!!!

  • @jamesh7395
    @jamesh7395 19 днів тому +3

    Man, that is the most encouraging video on the Christian faith I have watched in a long time. It was from the heart and there were so many pearls of wisdom. I have been struggling with the same problem (feeling like "I should" read the bible rather than really treasuring it) and then feeling guilty I don't have the passion to read it more. The way you describe it really makes sense, and I'm going to try turning it around like you suggest and invest some more time in the word. Thank you brother.

  • @nor0845
    @nor0845 18 днів тому +1

    That’s the thing with the Bible, you never stop learning.
    God Bless you and your journey Brother.

  • @nahlabella4857
    @nahlabella4857 28 днів тому +11

    God bless you!!! I was meant to see this video and meant to see it today! God is using you to heal his people! YES! Praise the One True God !!!

  • @deh.2196
    @deh.2196 Місяць тому +9

    Love the puzzle piece analogy its so accurate!! Connecting the scripture makes bible studies go more in depth ❤

  • @Sharii_Art
    @Sharii_Art Місяць тому +4

    Thank you, I really needed this. God bless you brother! :)

  • @Lightschosen
    @Lightschosen 29 днів тому +2

    Stay with it brother, it gets easier and easier each day.

  • @angeliamartin197
    @angeliamartin197 21 день тому +2

    You're exactly right about memorizing scripture...it has changed my life.

  • @gabz777
    @gabz777 Місяць тому +2

    Bro you're an inspiration I literally started reading properly and you're right I get the passion AFTER I read the bible and feel so inspired like it is God speaking directly to me. thanks for the tips

  • @kyleayuba4478
    @kyleayuba4478 Місяць тому +3

    Really appreciate the perspective on this. From what I see, there hasn’t just been a mindset change, but a heart posture as well. Thank you for sharing this - I hope to emulate this in my daily devotionals.

  • @studmagnet491
    @studmagnet491 28 днів тому +3

    You're on the right path 😇

  • @pattube
    @pattube Місяць тому +2

    Amazing! 😊 Thanks so much for doing this video!
    1. Really insightful to consider that we don't read the Bible only when we feel like it, but we read the Bible in order to feel like it, for it's God who grows our desire and passion for his word as we continue in his word! As I've heard some say, pray until you pray, so too read until you read, that is, read the word until the Spirit works in you the desire to read the word!
    2. Also, speaking of seeing the Bible as a hyperlinked text, which is such a great way to put it, I absolutely love biblical theology which is in essence reading the Bible as the single story of redemption that it is along with many substories or subplots. I would highly recommend books like: God's Big Picture (Vaughn Roberts), God Dwells Among Us (Greg Beale and Mitch Kim), From Eden to the New Jerusalem (T. Desmond Alexander), The God Who Is There (Don Carson), The Serpent and the Serpent Slayer (Andy Naselli), The Dawning of Redemption (Ian Vaillancourt), Short of Glory (Mitch Chase), or for those who want a much longer and fuller discussion The King in His Beauty (Tom Schreiner). Any one of these books will show you how the whole Bible fits together - like what you said about seeing Jesus quoting Psalm 22 - and much more. May people be blessed to better read their Bibles and this better grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord by reading such books.
    3. Speaking of praying the Bible, there's a good little book titled Praying the Bible (Don Whitney) that's very helpful here.
    4. Finally I also love Dostoevsky's novels! In Russia, Dostoevsky is considered to have five great novels which are known as his "Pentateuch" - The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, The Demons, and Notes from Underground (which is more of a novella). Of course, I think the two best and certainly my two favorites are TBK and C&P. See the Russian literature scholar Gary Morson's relatively recent book Wonder Confronts Certainty: Russian Writers on the Timeless Questions and Why Their Answers Matter. I don't think Morson is a Christian, at least not as far as I am aware, but a lot of what he says is consistent with Christianity. Morson has also written a lot online that's currently available for free to read (such as on Commentary Magazine) and done interviews like on the Al Mohler podcast, the Chasing Leviathan podcast, etc. Morson likes Tolstoy best, but he also likes Dostoevsky and other Russian writers (e.g. Chekhov, Pushkin).
    By the way, I think it's very important to get the right translation when it comes to reading Dostoevsky. A bad translation makes Dostoevsky a huge slog to get through when in fact I find Dostoevsky utterly riveting to read; it's as if he grabs you by the throat in his writing.
    The most popular translation for Dostoevesky is either Constance Garnett or Pevear and Volokhonsky. Garnett has a lovely Victorian era style, but she's quite dated since she was published in the early 1900s. Also, she is known to have skipped entire passages that she didn't know how to translate as well as smoothed out knotty passages in Dostoevsky rather than letting Dotoevsky stand as is.
    Regarding P&V, see articles like: "The Pevearization of Russian Literature" (Gary Morson); "The Pevear/Volokhonsky Hype Machine and How It Could Have Been Stopped or At Least Slowed Down" (Helen Andrews): "Socks" (Janet Malcolm); and "Pevear and Volokhonsky Are Indeed Overrated" (John McWhorter). Currently each of these is available to read for free online. In my opinion, the P&V translation isn't terrible, Dostoevsky still comes through sufficiently enough, like light streaming through a foggy window, but I'm afraid it isn't a soaring translation either. Overall it's mediocre.
    For recommended C&P translations, I'd say Michael Katz if you prefer American English or Oliver Ready if you prefer British English. Both translations are first rate. For TBK, I'd go with Michael Katz again or the significantly revised Garnett translation which has been revised by Ralph Matlaw and Susan McReynolds Oddo in the Norton Critical Edition. I've also heard Ignat Avsey is very good for TBK, as is David McDuff, though Avsey and McDuff are almost polar opposites on the translation spectrum, with Avsey more idiomatic (like the NIV or NLT) and McDuff more literal (like the NASB).

  • @bocho5711
    @bocho5711 28 днів тому +2

    this struck a cord and caught me sobbing toward the end. Praising God for His mercy in reaching me thru this. ❤ thank you for obediently creating this inspirational content.

  • @mikec5992
    @mikec5992 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you! So in other words, it starts as a discipline and then becomes a passion. I think I've been trying to approach this backwards. Thank you so much!

  • @cynthiabutler5752
    @cynthiabutler5752 16 днів тому +1

    I TOTALLY can relate to what you are saying. I'm 66 years old and I've got health issues which make me fatigued, tired, exhausted ALL the time! But even before my health issues began, I was always finding something else, anything else to do besides read the bible. It was always a difficult thing for me because I knew I wouldn't understand what I was reading. Sidenote: I did struggle in school with memorization and comprehension also, so putting the bible in front of me was like..."your kidding, right?". But as I got older, I realize that God is worth my effort and my time and my attention. So I just think about how he protects me, and feeds me, and shelters me, and I could go on and on ..., the least I can do is work on my relationship with him through his book and prayer. Thank you for giving me even more inspiration, little brother! 🥰

  • @estherch8394
    @estherch8394 21 день тому +1

    Thank you for sharing mythological how to read the Bible. I am using your guide to read the Bible again. You are a blessing. Shalom

  • @user-rh8iy3dw6o
    @user-rh8iy3dw6o 21 день тому +1

    I'm reading it from the beginning....for me, it puts the pieces together as the books build and connect to one another. I'm in Ezra and it has never taken me so long to read a book but since this is THE BOOK, I'm not rushing it. I still struggle with focus and find myself re-reading certain phrases over and over again and then I move on to the next. I also read one or two chapters in Proverbs as well. My favorite so far is the Psalms where I feel God Our Father speaking to me directly and lovingly. You're an inspiration. Subbed. God bless and keep you.

  • @downbntout
    @downbntout 21 день тому +2

    Blessing me where i need

  • @timishacampos1197
    @timishacampos1197 7 днів тому +1

    I love this video. Thank you for sharing everything you shared to help me find new ways to read the word. I have been saved since 1995. I loved that part about praying and reading at the same time. That is Holy Spirit time, its awesome and brings much to revelation. God loves when we search Him out. Be blessed and please keep posting.

  • @janishaughton164
    @janishaughton164 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you so much for this message! Action is what takes us closer to God 🙏🏼

  • @loveloveherrera5
    @loveloveherrera5 29 днів тому +1

    Amen 🙏. God helping me to read more and spend more time with him during my day 🙏❤️

  • @jamiebrennan5779
    @jamiebrennan5779 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience reading your Bible. It is so encouraging. God bless you.

  • @saldevita3368
    @saldevita3368 22 дні тому +1

    You speak truth… I have been hooked on reading the Holy Bible every day for the last 8 years… and now I routinely start my day with a reading…even rereading seems to be more enjoyable than I could imagine…

  • @verascakes
    @verascakes 25 днів тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! This is so inspiring! I really know now (not feel) how to follow God in the context of the Scripture. It's been really hard for me to read Bible daily even though I've been with Him for more than a 6 months (I was born and raised in a Christian fam, but accepted God and Jesus Christ on the August, 13th, 2023).
    Hello from Russia btw! Федор Достоевский is actually a good one, but his books are a bit hard to understand. And we also have to read some of them in school

  • @markathey1510
    @markathey1510 28 днів тому +1

    I struggle with all of these. Great tips and information! Thank you for sharing and Glory to God Almighty!

  • @kristinmann2445
    @kristinmann2445 21 день тому +1

    Thank you for making this quick video! I’ve been stuck in a rut for years about reading my Bible and this video encouraged me to keep trying. Love it! Thanks again.

  • @SoldatDuChristChannel
    @SoldatDuChristChannel Місяць тому +2

    This is awesome brother, thank you so much.

  • @Eddie.Villanueva
    @Eddie.Villanueva Місяць тому +5

    Thank you brother! This helps a lot. It is really cool seeing how scripture connects.

  • @PFAM5
    @PFAM5 13 годин тому

    This is so encouraging!

  • @FishRFrenzNotFood
    @FishRFrenzNotFood Місяць тому +4

    Wow thank you so much for sharing these! I’ve been struggling with this myself as a Christian but I’ve tried to search for videos to help me and get nothing sticks like your video. It’s so raw , so to the point and so practical! Thank you so much!

  • @SamSmith567-lu1rt
    @SamSmith567-lu1rt Місяць тому +1

    This video is just what I needed man. Thanks for putting this out there.

  • @fullsunoo
    @fullsunoo Місяць тому +2

    thank you for sharing brother, God bless you ❤

  • @marianamartins8773
    @marianamartins8773 20 днів тому +2

    I love reading the Bible. Keep it up bro

  • @spikestoyou
    @spikestoyou Місяць тому +2

    Inspiring video man thank you!

  • @hannahg6052
    @hannahg6052 Місяць тому +6

    great video! thanks for sharing!

  • @user-fp6fm2is4k
    @user-fp6fm2is4k Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this video. Very well-worded, inspirational, and thought-provoking. I appreciate you.

  • @DHARK1873
    @DHARK1873 Місяць тому +1

    DUDE! You just reminded me of some truths I already know but haven’t been practicing lately. So glad I clicked. Memorization- I really need to get back to that.

  • @TheBroman123
    @TheBroman123 Місяць тому +1

    Bless you brother!

  • @alllivesmatter2391
    @alllivesmatter2391 День тому

    I really appreciate you making this video. It spoke to me and I'm going to watch it again and I think it's really going to help me. Thank you

  • @kammacovington6603
    @kammacovington6603 29 днів тому

    Love, love, love this! Thank you!

  • @sanchitamichael
    @sanchitamichael Місяць тому +1

    This is such a pure and necessary video, Brother! You will make reading the Bible so much more delightful and practical to a lot of young people especially. God bless you, keep going.

  • @CarmelHandmadeHappiness
    @CarmelHandmadeHappiness 6 днів тому

    You blessed me with this video! I am not a routine person, like reading & praying every day, but I am encouraged by this. I especially love the hyperlinked text…it feels like confirmation and God revealing the truth of His word to you, while you are reading. Also scripture praying can also strengthen your daily walk with God. After all is said and done, He IS the Author and Finisher of our faith. God bless you and enlarge your territory. You are doing an awesome thing to the glory of God❤

  • @yohanchang3529
    @yohanchang3529 29 днів тому +1

    This video convicted my heart in changing my behavior before God's holy words. Thank you for the tips and encouragement! God bless you brother.

  • @geometrycube1
    @geometrycube1 Місяць тому +3

    incredible quality and information. liked.

  • @servantofthemosthighmessiah
    @servantofthemosthighmessiah Місяць тому +1

    Keep on making videos homie! God bless you!

  • @Freeremediestoagapelove
    @Freeremediestoagapelove 24 дні тому +1

    I thank God that you chose to share this. This blessed me. God bless you!

  • @ShadzHk
    @ShadzHk Місяць тому +2

    Love the realness! Thank you for sharing!

  • @lindaager8273
    @lindaager8273 23 дні тому

    Thank you so much. I definitely needed to hear this. Your video just popped up and I am looking forward to watching them all.

  • @haothengoukhup
    @haothengoukhup Місяць тому

    Really needed this!
    Thank you! God bless you! 🤝

  • @iggidec3300
    @iggidec3300 Місяць тому

    Thanks brother, really needed that 😊

  • @nanaa8532
    @nanaa8532 29 днів тому +1

    So glad I saw this! Well said. Keep at it man

  • @user-qe1qt7pk8m
    @user-qe1qt7pk8m Місяць тому

    This video was for me.
    Thank you so much for making it.

  • @ZukoTRD
    @ZukoTRD Місяць тому +2

    This is inspiring to see a young man similar to me have a passion for The Word of God. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you, my brother in Christ.

  • @rnjan9
    @rnjan9 19 днів тому +1

    THank you soo much for sharing this.
    I am sharing this with my son who is probably your age. He also has had a challenge to appreciate and read God's Word. Thanks again.

  • @Kevinpgomes
    @Kevinpgomes Місяць тому +1

    nice tips, man, god bless your journey!

  • @PraiseOma
    @PraiseOma 11 днів тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this! 🙏🏼✨

  • @canadiangirl8775
    @canadiangirl8775 26 днів тому

    So good! Thank you, brother! ❤