Know God Better: Bible Reading for Familiesಮಾದರಿ

Imagine this:

I'm interviewing a guest on the Good God Talks podcast. The author joins the call, camera on, ready to talk. But instead of talking with them, I pull out their book and start reading it silently while they just sit there waiting.

Pretty weird, right? But we do this with God sometimes when we read the Bible.

We read about Him as if He isn't right there with us while we're reading.

Having a relationship with God might sound complicated, but it's actually simple—because God helps us get to know Him.

Think about how you make friends:

1. You talk to each other
2. You do things together

God made us to connect this way, and He connects with us like this too.

Reading the Bible isn't just something you do to learn facts about God—it's something you do WITH God.

I wish someone had told me this sooner!

For years, I read the Bible like it was just another assignment. I'd read about God talking to other people, never realizing that God wanted to talk to ME through those same words.

Here's the game-changing truth: When you open your Bible, God is right there with you. He's not a distant author who wrote something a long time ago and left you to figure it out by yourself. He's actively communicating with you at that moment.

God is speaking to you through His words, right now as you read them.

So how do you turn Bible reading from a solo activity into a conversation with God?

It's super simple: Recognize that God is with you and ask to read with Him.

Before you start reading, try saying something like:

• "God, I know You're here with me right now."
• "Jesus, help me hear what You want to tell me today."
• "Holy Spirit, show me what You want me to see today."

Then, as you read, pause and talk to God about what you're reading:

• "What are You showing me here, God?"
• "What does this tell me about who You are?"
• "What does this mean for my relationship with You?"

This isn't just a reading trick—it's about having a relationship.

You're not studying an old book; you're having a conversation with its Author who is sitting right beside you.

There are things God wants to share with you—ideas He wants you to understand, truths about who He is, and how He sees you. You're not meant to figure it all out on your own. As you talk with Him, He helps you understand more.

And God doesn’t only share things with you. He heals and transforms you. You don’t have to figure that out on your own, either.

Next time you open your Bible, try this simple change: Instead of reading ABOUT God, read WITH God. Remember He's there, ask Him questions, listen for His answers, and see how the same passages you've read before suddenly become much more meaningful.

Kid Connection: Ask This

"When we talk to our friends, we take turns listening and speaking. Did you know we can talk to God the same way when we read the Bible? What's one question you'd like to ask God about what we just read?"

Parents: You don't need to know the answers. Help them ask God their questions, share what you know, and seek God's answers together.

Tomorrow, we'll put everything together. Discover how to find God not just in the Bible, but everywhere in your life!