I do not agree with a lot of the doctrines described in this book, but there is a lot of wisdom on how to study which we can apply in our own studies.

This is a summary of all the information presented in the book by Tim LaHaye, How to study the Bible for yourself. But without most of the fluf and 'bad' doctrine

• Read daily,
• Read on a set time,
• Read in the same spot,
• Read with pencil in hand, ready to write things down,
• Read with dedication,
• Keep a daily spiritual journal containing
  1. Date
  2. Which part of the Bible you were reading
  3. Gods message for you today
  4. A promise of God
  5. A commandment to keep
  6. A timeless principle
  7. How can you apply the things written above

1. Read whole books
2. Read a book multiple times
3. Read according to your needs
4. Read the bible as a whole

A formula for teaching yourself self discipline

1. Read when you want to, read when you don't want to
2. Make a promise to God (don't recommend)
3. Don't make exceptions

3 year plan

First year

1. Read 1 John, seven times
2. Read John, twice
3. Read Marc, twice
4. Read the short letters of Paul (Galatians, Ephesians, Filippenzen, Kolossenzen, 1 and 2 Thessalonicenzen, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus and Filemon
5. Read Luke
6. Read Acts
7. Read Romans
8. Read the New Testament, twice

Second year

1. Read the wisdom books of the Old Testament
   1. In 4 months read Proverbs, Psalms, Job and Songs of Solomo
   2. Read a chapter of Proverbs each day (completing it 4 times in 4 months)
   3. After 3,5 months you complete the other books, and for the rest of the days you can read Psalms you liked to read.
2. Read the following parts a month each
   1. 1 John
   2. Ephesians
   3. Filippenzen
   4. 1 Thessalonicenzen
   5. Jakobus
   6. Romeinen 5-8
   7. John 14-17

Third year

1. 1 chapter NT daily
2. 2 chapters OT daily
3. 5 chapters OT on Sunday (or Shabbat of-course)