This was quick and concise. Platt uses simple, realistic examples to show his point… my favorite was about the love letters he used to write to his wife in high school and how we should read the Word as God’s love letter to us!

The focus of the book is clear and well maintained: it is entirely on how to read the Bible using Platt’s system of Meditate and Memorize, Apply, Pray, and Share. I appreciated this book because I love lists and acronyms. I love a structured plan that I can follow, and Platt delivers that here. For example, I loved his methodical approach to memorizing scripture: write the verse down, then practice for five minutes. Then a half hour later practice again. Then two hours later practice again. Then tomorrow practice it again.

Platt does a great job at reminding the reader that while the methods in the book are systematic and intentional, they are so deep and relational with God. He says that we should memorize Scripture because the Holy Spirit will remind us of those verses when we need them. The Bible says that we should write scripture on our heart, and Platt gives really effective ways to do that.

4 Stars ✨

Bible Study

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of How to Read the Bible in exchange for an honest review.

How to Read the Bible is an excellent resource for beginner readers and people who have read the Bible for years. It’s a simple guide that gives excellent guidance for studying the Bible. I am not familiar with David Platt, but I think he did a good job on outlining how one might study the scriptures. I have read the Bible many times and for many years and still found some of his suggestions to be very helpful for my personal study time. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in going deeper with their study of the scriptures. It was short and very to the point with lots of recommendations.