Public reading of the scripture is a regular practice in many churches. The person given this duty should take it very seriously and prepare for it well. This checklist will remind you of important points.

Bible Reading Checklist

PRACTICE —Did I practice reading the passage aloud?

KEYWORDS —Did I look for key words and phrases?

STRESS —Did I underline the words to stress?

PAUSES —Did I put strokes to indicate pauses?

PRESENTATION —Am I neatly dressed and properly groomed?

ANNOUNCEMENT —Did I announce the place in natural order (book,chapter,verse)?

INTRODUCTION —Does the passage need a short introduction?

VOICE —Am I reading clearly in a natural well modulated voice?

DELIVERY —Am I reading slowly and without stumbles or stutters?

EXPRESSION —Am I speaking expressively and with feeling?

POSTURE —Am I standing naturally, not stiff or stooped?

HEAD —Is my head up, my Bible held at chest height?

EYES —Am I reading ahead of my lips so I can look at the audience?

ALL CHECKLISTS

Public Prayer Checklist 843
Bible Reading Checklist 841
Bible Study Checklist 846
Presentation Checklist (speaker) 878
Presentation Checklist (sermon) 898
List Outline Checklist 790

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