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The text How to Study the Bible by Watchman Nee offers an in-depth approach to understanding the Bible spiritually rather than merely intellectually. Nee emphasizes that reading the Bible effectively requires engaging with it spiritually through revelation, a process enabled by the Holy Spirit within believers. Revelation is described as God’s way of making the unknown known, continuously accessible to believers through their restored relationship with God after the fall. However, believers must learn how to receive revelation by listening to the Spirit and trusting in it.
A powerful illustration of this process likens a person gaining spiritual insight to a once-blind person learning to navigate with newly acquired sight, moving beyond old, limited habits. This shift from reliance on intellect alone to spiritual insight allows believers to experience the Bible as a living, spirit-filled guide rather than a mere text of rules.
The text also discusses two biblical covenants: the Old Covenant of Law, which emphasizes earning acceptance through actions, and the New Covenant of Grace, based on receiving God’s blessings through Christ’s work. Differentiating these covenants is crucial to avoid doctrinal errors, particularly in interpreting Jesus’ teachings, which often reflect the Old Covenant context.
Furthermore, Watchman Nee encourages two main methods of Bible reading:
1. Meditative reading—seeking “Rhema” (direct revelation) from “Logos” (written word).
2. Inductive study—a systematic approach to explore context, word meanings, and structure, helping readers uncover deeper spiritual truths.
This approach advocates for quietness, active listening, prayerful questioning, and journaling to foster spiritual insights.
