Before You Open Your Bible

Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God's Word

By: Matt Smethurst

Narrated by: Chuck Badger

We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it. We're not biblical experts—though we may have started enough reading plans to be really familiar with Genesis. If we're honest, the Bible often intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesn't always thrill us.

And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst—managing editor of The Gospel Coalition—presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that's awaiting you in God's Word.

Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That's what Smethurst provides in this unique "prelude" to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we're not yet ready to start reading.

©2019 Matt Smethurst (P)2023 One Audiobooks

A great guide to get deeper into the Word

This is a great guide to get us started or to go deeper in the Word.

Thoughtful Content

I grew up in a church pew. I attended a Christian college. It can be easy to think I’ve heard it all when it comes to Bible study. I found this content thought-provoking and refreshing. The only recommendation I could offer would be to have the author read the book. The reader blandly reads sections where the author clearly conveyed emotion. I would like to have heard the emotion in the author’s voice.