Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks is a practical, down-to-earth guide that teaches everyday Christians how to read the Bible with clarity, confidence, and purpose rather than intimidation or guesswork. Hendricks breaks the process into three simple but demanding habits—observation, interpretation, and application—insisting that the real challenge of Bible study is not a lack of tools but a lack of disciplined attention. With warmth, humor, and decades of classroom wisdom, he shows that Scripture yields its meaning to those willing to slow down, ask honest questions, and let the text speak before rushing to conclusions. The book ultimately presses readers beyond information to transformation, arguing that the Bible was never meant to be merely studied, but lived.