7 simple questions that can transform your life as you meditate on God's Word

Sometimes, I don't get as much out of my time in the Bible as I ought to. Maybe that's true for you, too. 

Often, I've found that it's simply because I am not asking good questions. 

It's very helpful to have a set of questions ready to use as we read the Bible. Good questions help us meditate on the scriptures. And when we meditate, God promises us spiritual transformation, prosperity, and success (Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8).  

The questions don't have to be complicated. Simple inquiries often yield profound discoveries and applications. 

Classic questions are "What does God want me to know and why does He want me to know it?" and "What does God want me to do and why does He want me to do it?" Other common questions are "What is God teaching me about Himself?" and "What is God teaching me about others?" and "What is God teaching me about myself?" 

Below are 7 questions based on the acrostic INSPECT. 

I - Is there an Idol to smash?

N - Is there a Need to meet?

S - Is there a Sin to avoid?

P - Is there a Promise to claim?

E - Is there an Example to follow?

C - Is there a Command to obey?

T - Is there a Task to perform?

Write these questions down in your journal or in the front of your Bible. 

Question: What questions help you meditate effectively on God's Word?