How John Wesley Read the Bible | Radical Consistency (Episode 1/4)

How John Wesley Read the Bible | Radical Consistency (Episode 1/4) But do you really read the Bible? Because there's a world of difference between skimming the sacred text each morning... and reading it the way a man did who, with that very same book, transformed an entire nation, without the internet, without podcasts, without devotional apps. His name was John Wesley. And in 65 years of studying the Scriptures, he developed a method of Bible reading so radical, so consistent, so transformative... that even secular historians credit him with preventing England from experiencing a bloody revolution like the one in France. He wasn't a general. He wasn't a king. He was a man with a Bible and a method. In this video—the first of four—you'll discover the fundamental pillar of Wesley's Bible reading method: radical consistency. And I guarantee it: what you'll learn today isn't theory. This is a practice that can change your relationship with God's Word this week. But I ask you to stay until the end. Because at the end of this video, I'm going to reveal Wesley's warnings—questions he asked himself every day—that will challenge you in unexpected ways. Stay with me. It's worth every minute. If this video helped you, I challenge you to do one thing now, before we finish: In the comments, write which of Wesley's seven principles challenged you the most today and what Bible reading time you will protect starting tomorrow. It's not for me. It's for you. Writing creates commitment. And if you know someone who struggles to be consistent in their Bible reading, share this video with them. It might be just what they need to hear. Until the next episode. Historical sources used: John Wesley's Journal; Letter to John Trembath (1760); Preface to Notes on the New Testament; Preface to Sermons; Journal Entry of June 28, 1774 Secondary Researchers: Steve Harper (The Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition); Scott J. Jones (John Wesley's Conception and Use of Scripture); David F. Watson (United Theological Seminary) Share:    • How John Wesley Read the Bible | Radical C...