That's a great question, and I wish more people would think to ask it!
In our day, it's very common to read the Bible as either an instruction manual or as a guide on how to succeed in life or overcome certain issues. The Bible certainly holds the wisdom to help guide and direct us, but it's so much more than that!
All of the Bible is about Jesus Christ. There is a sense in which we can summarise that the Old Testament points forward to Christ, and the New Testament points back to Christ. So, the Bible, for the most part, is not about us directly, but is applied to us through Jesus. That is, instead of flipping up any random page and reading a single verse, then closing the book and go "Hmmmmmm. What does this verse mean to me?" - We are much better off reading entire passages in their natural context, considering their immediate context (what's written before and after the verse or passage) and their broader context (the whole Bible).
Take the example of the resurrection of Lazarus. It's gotten popular to rip a few verses out of context, allegorise it, and then shoestring it together into something like: "God can raise up your dead business" or "God can revive your dream". This is just not what the text is about. The application is much better - it's assurance and comfort in God's grace and the living hope of a new life in Christ. It's about our salvation and resurrection, not merely about our career or vision for the future etc.
As a bit of practical advice, I find the Lutheran Study Bible and the Small Catechism With Explanation super helpful for reading the Bible, and it's something I would recommend to anyone who wants a greater appreciation for how the Bible ought to be read and understood - that is, in a Christological way.
