1. DAILY BIBLE READING: MAKING IT A HABIT Psalms 119:97-104

2. Why Make Bible Reading A Habit? Because of the power of God’s word to save (James 1:21; Rom. 10:17; Heb. 11:6; John 8:24; John 20:30-31; 1 Pet. 1:22-23; John 3:3- 5; 1 Pet. 1:23-24; James 1:18)

3. Why Make Bible Reading A Habit? Because of the power of God’s word to keep us saved (Acts 20:29-32; 1 Cor. 10:11-12; 2 Tim. 3:14-17)

4. Why Make Bible Reading A Habit? Because we are creatures of habit and time (James 4:14)

5. We Need To Create A “Positive Addiction” To Daily Bible Reading What is a “positive addiction”? Why is a “positive addiction” to daily Bible reading necessary?

6. How To Create A “Positive Addiction” To Daily Bible Reading? Principles are the same for creating any other positive addiction

7. How To Create A “Positive Addiction” To Daily Bible Reading? Some Suggestions: Choose a time when you are not sleepy Start slow with small attainable goals Begin each session with prayer Read slowly, carefully & deliberately Make use of Bible study aids

8. How To Create A “Positive Addiction” To Daily Bible Reading? Some Suggestions: Discuss what you read with others Read with the intention to do what it says End each session with prayer

9. Become A Christian! Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:10) Believe Jesus is the Christ (John 8:24) Repent of sins (Luke 13:3) Confess Christ (Matt. 10:32-33) Be baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Live a committed life (Rev. 2:10) Be Restored Back To God! Confess sin (James 5:16) Repent and pray (Acts 8:22) Renew your commitment (Rev. 2:4-5) What Must I Do to Be Saved?