The most important thing is to follow faithfully some systematic method of Bible study. Bible Study by Chapters. In the Bible there are 1,189 chapters in the Old and New Testaments. In a little over three years, a person could make an intensive study of the whole Bible, taking a chapter a day. It is usually a good practice to start your Bible study in the New Testament. 1. Read through the chapter carefully, seeking to find its main subject or subjects. 2. As you read each chapter, give it a title