How do you.....?

[BADDLEGG]

I am trying to really educate my self with and through the word of God. I just was wondering if anyone could drop me some pointers on there walk and or journey to enlightenment. Besides just reading how do you "study"the bible. I got a full audio set of the bible for my drive to and from work 1 hour each way. I am currently doing a private bible study for couples with my wife at home. What have you found that has help with your understanding, learning and applying of the word? Like if I run into a phrase, saying, custom or lesson in the bible I dont understand how would you find it yourself (besides on great sights like this one)? Maybe cross refence from the libray or other books? Just wondering how I could increase my knowlegde of the word therefore helping me to live and spread the word. As of right now I am still not confident about how to present and debate with other people. I have no real knowlegde of the bible or the teachings of the lord. Any advice is welcome. ****escpecially preachers, reverends, chaplins and/or nuns how do yall really get in there to determine the true meaning or lesson? How did you get to where you are?