The Bible can be used in public or private worship.

Passages from the Bible are used in almost every Christian service and are often explained in a sermon by a church leader.

The readings from the Old Testament or the letters in the New Testament are usually read by a member of the congregation but in the Orthodox, Anglican and Catholic Churches the Gospel is read by the priest or deacon who sometimes carries the book in procession.

The Gospels are particularly important because they contain the words and teachings of Jesus.

Many churches also often have meetings during the week which involve people coming together to read and study and meditate on the Bible.

People will do this alone, in private as well.

They will often spend some time reading a passage of the Bible with study notes.

They will look for ways that the Bible can help them in their everyday lives.