From Week 1 of Troy Murphy’s class on how to study the Bible: 

RULE 1

We ought to read the Bible regularly.

Joshua 1:18

RULE 2

We need to read the Bible analytically.

2 Timothy 2. 15-16

RULE 3

We would profit more if we read the Bible systematically.

RULE 4

We gain the Holy Spirit’s help when we read the Bible prayerfully.

Psalm 119.105

RULE 5

The Bible is one story so we need to read the Bible completely.

RULE 6

The Bible humbles us when we read the Bible reverently.

Hebrews 4.12

RULE 7

The Bible is from God for our utmost good. We ought to read the Bible expectantly.

2 Timothy 3. 16-17

RULE 8

A pure ‘why' helps us read the Bible fervently.

(Before you read the Bible you need to answer why).

John 5: 37-40

RULE 9

We grow more when we read the Bible collectively.

(Read scripture out loud).

1 Timothy 4.13

RULE 10

We must read all texts in the Bible telescopically.

(Look at the big picture).