I don’t mean a cursory reading, or finding the few verses you need when you want them.

I’m referring to a cose study that results in new understanding.

That’s what I’m attempting for the rest of the year.

With the start of 2012, I started a new Bible reading system, by Professor Grant Horner. So far, it’s been a great fit for me. I’ve been more consistent than I’ve been in a long time, and I’ve experienced a deeper understanding of the inter-connectedness of God’s Word like never before.

For the rest of 2012, as I continue to work my way through this reading system, I’m going to add a deeper look at the book of Proverbs.

Here’s my plan. Each day, I will write out several verses of Proverbs into one of my favorite pocket journals. Armed with this in my pocket, within easy reach, I will examine each day’s verses several times throughout the day. If needed, I’ll consult a couple of good commentaries I have on the shelf. But since most of the Proverbs are common sense, simply meditating on them all day long should be sufficient to implant their wisdom in my head.

The added bonus will be at the end of the year, I will have my own hand-copied book of Proverbs.

My reasoning for this is simple, and two-fold: I retain information much better when I write it down, and when I read over it multiple times.

By the end of the year, I may be as wise as Solomon was! Ok, maybe not. But I know I will have a better grasp on a large part of the Bible’s wisdom literature than ever before.

And, if this works out like I expect, or even better, I will select another book to do this with next year. Maybe some of Paul’s letters, such as Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians…

I’m pretty excited about the possibilities, and am looking forward to see how this works out.

Have you ever tried anything like this before? If so, how did it work out? If not, are you interested in giving it a try? You can share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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