Set aside time every day to read the scriptures. Some people start at the beginning and read the entire Bible from cover to cover, a little at a time. Others, especially new Christians, enjoy reading the New Testament first.
Approach biblical study with the correct attitude. Ask God to guide your comprehension and allow you to see past the written words to the deeper meaning beneath. In the book of Jeremiah, God tells us, "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for me with all your heart."
Keep a highlighter handy when reading your Bible and underline passages that strike a chord with you. Place bookmarks within the pages to remind you to re-read scripture you want to understand better.
Join a Bible Study group at your church or form one with your friends or neighbors. The Bible is for sharing and when you discuss the Word of God with others who want to learn, you will get the chance to discover how others interpret the scriptures.
Purchase Bible-study software that allow you to search the scriptures for cross references and provides a concordance to help you understand the meanings of ancient words and idioms (see Resources).
Keep passages and biblical lessons in context. The Bible illustrates the Word of God in stories and analogies. By pulling out one or two passages, you may lose the greater meaning of the story.