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How to Read & Study the Bible for Yourself
Stop Struggling and Start Understanding the Bible for Yourself
Do you wish you could read the Bible with more clarity, confidence, and consistency?
You're not alone. Most Christians want to grow in their faith—but feel stuck, unsure how to approach the Bible on their own.
Imagine your life improving on the Harvard-developed Human Flourishing Index.
Your anxiety cut in half.
Your loneliness fading.
Your sense of purpose growing stronger.
That's what happens when you regularly engage the Bible for yourself.
Recent studies confirm Bible engagement is the #1 catalyst for improved mental health, stronger relationships, and deep spiritual growth. Nothing transforms your life like personally opening God's Word.
But here's the most people have never been taught how.
That's why this book exists.
How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself is your guide.
You'll learn how to open the Bible—whether a physical copy or an app—read it, study it, and apply it to real life. In this practical, step-by-step guide, Benjamin Windle removes the confusion and builds your confidence as you discover how to engage with Scripture on your own.
Inside, you'll to start daily devotions that stickThe 4 essential principles for reading the BibleThe 5 cultural challenges that sabotage Bible reading—and how to overcome themThe 6 deeper methods of Bible studyHow to hear God speak personally through His Word
a 40-day Bible reading plan with guided prayers and journaling prompts to help you build consistency.
In Psalm 119, David said, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
But today, we live in a culture with no lamp.
So where do we turn when life feels dark?
How do we know what to do next—or how to find direction?
The answer is the Bible.
And now, you'll know how to read it for yourself.
Whether you're brand-new to faith or a seasoned believer, How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself will give you the tools, structure, and spiritual insight to develop a habit of personal Bible reading that changes everything.
Do you wish you could read the Bible with more clarity, confidence, and consistency?
You're not alone. Most Christians want to grow in their faith—but feel stuck, unsure how to approach the Bible on their own.
Imagine your life improving on the Harvard-developed Human Flourishing Index.
Your anxiety cut in half.
Your loneliness fading.
Your sense of purpose growing stronger.
That's what happens when you regularly engage the Bible for yourself.
Recent studies confirm Bible engagement is the #1 catalyst for improved mental health, stronger relationships, and deep spiritual growth. Nothing transforms your life like personally opening God's Word.
But here's the most people have never been taught how.
That's why this book exists.
How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself is your guide.
You'll learn how to open the Bible—whether a physical copy or an app—read it, study it, and apply it to real life. In this practical, step-by-step guide, Benjamin Windle removes the confusion and builds your confidence as you discover how to engage with Scripture on your own.
Inside, you'll to start daily devotions that stickThe 4 essential principles for reading the BibleThe 5 cultural challenges that sabotage Bible reading—and how to overcome themThe 6 deeper methods of Bible studyHow to hear God speak personally through His Word
a 40-day Bible reading plan with guided prayers and journaling prompts to help you build consistency.
In Psalm 119, David said, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
But today, we live in a culture with no lamp.
So where do we turn when life feels dark?
How do we know what to do next—or how to find direction?
The answer is the Bible.
And now, you'll know how to read it for yourself.
Whether you're brand-new to faith or a seasoned believer, How to Read and Study the Bible for Yourself will give you the tools, structure, and spiritual insight to develop a habit of personal Bible reading that changes everything.
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180 pages
Published August 4, 2025
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4900 people want to read
About the author
Benjamin Windle
3 books42 followersBenjamin Windle is an author and speaker and cultural guide for today’s generation.
He speaks to the deeper challenges we all experience, helping people reimagine Christian faith in modern secular culture.
Benjamin is a thought leader for some of the most respected Christian brands worldwide such as the Barna Group, and hosts the Dear God podcast on K-Love.
With over 20 years as a trusted Pastor—planting churches and guiding congregations—he is a cultural expert on the next generation and the church.
His publications and courses have empowered tens of thousands of pastors and leaders to navigate the changing landscape of the modern church, and he consults for a range of influential and multifaceted churches.
As an entrepreneur with an MBA and Executive Education from MIT Sloan, his academic journey complements his authentic, conversational style.
Benjamin has been happily married for over 20 years and loves the adventure of raising his three teenage sons.
He speaks to the deeper challenges we all experience, helping people reimagine Christian faith in modern secular culture.
Benjamin is a thought leader for some of the most respected Christian brands worldwide such as the Barna Group, and hosts the Dear God podcast on K-Love.
With over 20 years as a trusted Pastor—planting churches and guiding congregations—he is a cultural expert on the next generation and the church.
His publications and courses have empowered tens of thousands of pastors and leaders to navigate the changing landscape of the modern church, and he consults for a range of influential and multifaceted churches.
As an entrepreneur with an MBA and Executive Education from MIT Sloan, his academic journey complements his authentic, conversational style.
Benjamin has been happily married for over 20 years and loves the adventure of raising his three teenage sons.
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October 28, 2025I'm so excited! I received this book from the Goodreads Giveaway.Honestly, I was really looking forward to this book specifically because studying the Bible for myself is something that I have been wanting to do but had trouble figuring out where to even start. I figure having this as a guide will be a great start.
I just started and will update but I already have something highlighted:
"We tend to engage with a content only after it has been wrestled with, edited, and polished. By the time we interact with it, the material has become a finished product-a book on Psalm 23, a sermon, a fifteen-second Instagram clip, or a podcast."
I just started and will update but I already have something highlighted:
"We tend to engage with a content only after it has been wrestled with, edited, and polished. By the time we interact with it, the material has become a finished product-a book on Psalm 23, a sermon, a fifteen-second Instagram clip, or a podcast."
September 6, 2025
Very cool book, loved it!!! Definitely recommend!
September 5, 2025
This book is so awesome. I love how God works because this was sent to me for free. I needed this. 😊🙏
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