How Do Christians Use The Bible?

The Bible is read in church services and then a sermon or homily (Bible talk) will be given about the reading.

Some churches follow a Lectionary. This is a plan of Bible readings for every day of the year. There are two readings - one chosen from the Old Testament of the Bible, and one chosen from the New Testament. These readings fit in with the festivals and special days of the Church Year. On Sunday the homily (Bible talk) will be based on the readings for the day.

In life we all have to make decisions about whether things we want to do are right or wrong. Sometimes the right thing to do is obvious - even if it's hard and we don't want to do it! Sometimes it is hard to know the right thing to do. Individual Christians and groups of churches (denominations) use the Bible to guide them in making these decisions - it is "God's word" telling them what to do.

In many parts of the world you will find a Bible beside your bed in your hotel room or hospital ward. Soldiers, nurses and pupils at school may be offered a copy of the New Testament as a gift. This is done by local Christian volunteers belonging to a society called The Gideons International.