Book Review: Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane (ISBN 9781607915768)

One thing I have learned while reading and studying the Bible is that you need a style that works for you. Bible study time and the method you use must fit into your lifestyle. You need a routine that works and that routine can be established by applying the 40 methods in Andy Deane's new book "Learn How to Study the Bible." Andy's book is for anyone who has the desire to learn how read the bible with clarity and understanding.

Bible scriptures are God inspired. It's very clear that Andy Deane had divine guidance as he wrote this book. After reading the article "Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death" in which Andy described what happened to him during the September 11 terrorists attacks, it’s not surprising that he would want to help others seek God’s face by studying His written word. One of the things he suggests in his book is that we "Meditate on His word and how it applies to our life." Like Andy, I believe that life application of God’s word is critical. God's word never changes and it applies as much to us today as it did to the Apostle Paul. Those whose lives are being dynamically impacted and changed by God are always involved with his Word. Unfortunately, some people don't read the bible because they just don't get it, they find it very difficult. Andy's new book offers a solution to bible study woes. His 40 methods offer us guidance on how to read and understand the written word.

Andy Deane believes in the power of prayer as he demonstrates in his life. In his new book Learn to Study the Bible, he gives us 6 "P’s" to follow, one of which is Pray It! You must pray to our Lord and Savior and ask that He reveal His word to you. Hosea 4:6 "My people will be destroyed by lack of knowledge." Don’t let a "lack of knowledge" destroy you. Andy Deane's new book is a must read. Apply the bible study methods that work for you. His 40 methods remind me of a GPS system in that they will get you where we all want to go and that place is deeper into God’s word. The bible is God’s instruction manual for eternal life which is why I so readily accept and recommend Andy Deane’s new book. Learn how to get the most out of God's word and remember that knowledge is power.