If the Bible was not written to be understood, then why was it given? And if it was written to be understood only by a few, then all the rest of us would be entirely at the mercy of those few. But the Bible was written to all, for all and to be understood by all. Now this does not mean all of us will understand everything in it, but it does mean we can understand those things which are necessary for our salvation. So, how can we understand the Bible?
(1) By reading it. Many people who say they cannot understand it do not read it. That’s the reason they don’t understand it. It’s hard to comprehend something you don’t even read.
(2) By reading it regularly. Some read so irregularly that they can’t even remember what they read from one time to the next. To keep everything in context, to remember what we have read and to build on it, we need to read regularly.
(3) By reading the same section many times. In any field of study, there are some things you can’t understand the first time. You have to read it again and sometimes you have to read certain sections over many times. The same is true of the Word of God. If you don’t understand it the first time, keep reading it until you do.
God’s word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our paths (Ps 119:105). If you want God’s guidance, read His word. George Pledger
It is important to note that the Bible is divided into two main portions: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Both are important, but the New Testament instructs us on how we are to live today.
Be sure to heed the words of the apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 2:15 to “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”