Wesley (in his Notes on the Old Testament) suggested a way of reading the Bible in such a way that it contributed both to nurturing one’s relationship to God as well as to one’s right use of Scripture:
1. Set apart some time, every morning and evening to read the Scripture.
2. Read a chapter each from Old Testament and New Testament.
3. Read the Bible with the clear purpose of knowing the whole will of God, and a sure determination to do it.
4. Read it with the framework of the pattern of faith in mind (analogy of faith)  ie. Fundamental doctrines of original sin, justification by faith, the new birth, inward and outward holiness. A holistic reading.
5. Pray earnestly before reading the Bible so that the Spirit, without whom you cannot understand Scripture, will illuminate what had been written through inspiration. End Bible reading with prayer so that its truth can be written in your hearts by the Spirit.
6. Scrutinise your heart and life as you read Scripture (self-examination) and take whatever action immediately.
— The People Called Methodists, p 72