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As my kids get older, they become more and more interested in going camping so I’ve begun to invest in camping gear. At this point, that is limited to a tent, cooking utensils, a small grill and a couple of flashlights. However, after a recent camping trip, I’ve come to realize the importance of buying a lantern. While flashlights are great, they do not provide nearly enough light for us to be able to see around the campsite. It becomes a challenge to walk around without stepping on some old food, tripping over the tent or walking into a tree.

In the same way, I’ve come to realize that trying to live without God’s Word as a central part of my life will lead to a lot of stumbling and falling, which will result in pain! As leaders our role is to help lead others into a growing relationship with Christ by getting them to read the Bible as a way to hear from God. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 In order to help people grow in their relationship with Christ as a result of reading their Bible you need to do the following:

1) Help them get a plan Help people find a Bible reading plan that fits their needs and goals. You can go to www.youversion.com (or get the App for your phone) to search many different Bible reading plans.

2) Ask them the right questions Help people grow in their ability to hear God by asking them the right questions.

• What is God saying to you when you read your Bible?

• How are you changing/growing as a result of what you’ve read?

*For more details on asking questions that lead to growth click here.

3) Get them the right tools

• A Bible they can read
• A journal to write down what God is saying to them
• Study tools (Concordance, Study Bible, Bible dictionary, Biblegateway.com, etc.)
• An accountability partner(s)

Think about it…

• How has your relationship with God grown as you’ve developed a regular time of reading the Bible?
• What can you do to help those you are leading grow closer to God?