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- Various Bible Translations and Study Bibles. First and foremost I am a sucker for Study Bibles. When I got saved my first Bible was a Life Application Study Bible.
- Prayer. No joke probably the most important thing on this list. God’s Word is incredible and to fully understand it we need His help. You should always pray before starting a Bible study.
- Bible Dictionary. A good Bible dictionary is so helpful when you start digging deeper and have no clue what something or someone is. It’s kind of like an encyclopedia.
- Strong’s Concordance. A Bible Concordance is hands down the coolest thing (I’m pretty sure I’ll say this again for another Bible tool). It helps you understand the Hebrew and Greek meanings of words.
The Bible is God speaking directly to His creation. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that, “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”. The Bible is God’s way of teaching us about who He is ...
- 12 Effective Bible Study Methods
- Scripture Verse Mapping Method
- Bible Journaling Method
- Topical Bible Study Method
- Book Study Method
- Chapter Analysis Method
- Verse by Verse Method
- Word Study Method
- Character Study Method
- Oia Method
Let’s look at twelve Bible study methods. I am not the author of these methods; however, I’ve learned over the years that people will piece together various methods and come up with “new” ones. These seem to be the most popular and unique Bible study methods. Feel free to use any of these methods or combine parts of them to create your own!
For this method, you need only one verse in the Bible. I suggest you pick a familiar verse or one that you understand the context of. Next, you will look at different translations. You can find a search engine here, and the drop-down box allows you to search a passage in various traditions. After looking up your verse, highlight or circle the words...
One of the most popular methods for studying the Bible is Bible journaling. This method is simply reading a passage of the Bible and using a notebook to write down your thoughts. There isn’t much direction other than to write what God is teaching you. If you do a quick google search you will find a hundred ways to journal the Bible. Pinterest also ...
This method of Bible study is when you begin with a topic – something like love, joy, or peace. Then you search for scriptures that fit with that topic. You can find verses that explain that topic or give examples of that topic. A great Bible search engine is biblestudytools.com. You can type in a word or a phrase and all of the scriptures are list...
One of the main benefits of this type of Bible study is you can see and understand the passages you read much better. You can have a better understanding of how the individual chapters and verses all fit together as a whole. For this method, it is important to read the entire book all the way through several times. Choosing a smaller book for the B...
Before beginning this method, I would recommend completing the Book Study Method mentioned above. Before going into one chapter, it is vital you understand the entire book first. For this method, you will need various translations (once again a good Bible search engine will have this). A Bible dictionary is also helpful. Here is a list of Bible dic...
This is similar to verse mapping, but you study a bigger passage than one verse. This simply means you study each verse, then the surrounding context, and determine what it is saying. For this method, you will want to choose a short, but complete passage. Maybe you will do the Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-7) or a short book of the Bible like Ruth. I lo...
Even deeper than verse by verse is a word study! For this method, you will need a Bible search engine. This method is similar to the topical Bible study method, but you will focus on one key word. In a word study, it is important that you trace one word throughout the entire Bible. You can either focus on the Old Testament and then the New Testamen...
A lot of people love this method of studying the Bible, especially the Old Testament. Because much of the OT is stories, we can find so much truth and theology packed into the lives of the characters there. When doing a character study, I would suggest you look up every mention of that person’s name in the Bible. You might be surprised. Once you lo...
I’m not sure of the original name of this method, but it is the easiest, most command method for studying the Bible. First, you choose a passage and write down your observations. What do you observe? What can you see on the surface of this passage? Next, you write down an interpretation. What does this passage mean? What did this passage mean for t...
Jun 19, 2023 · Lectionary. 7. Devotional. 8. Bible atlas. 9. Bible study software/apps. Each of the aforementioned Bible study tools has its own unique benefits. However, sitting down with a 2,000-page Bible reference work can seem a bit dated when you think about the simplicity and prevalence of digital tools like Google and ebooks.
Jan 7, 2024 · The Bible is the most important book ever written. It has the answers to life’s big questions. The Bible offers instruction and guidance for life’s challenges. And it inspires when we need to find a new path forward. But there are two more important reasons to study the Bible. We study the Bible to develop a closer relationship with God.
Sep 2, 2024 · Here are 6 methods we recommend: The Inductive Method. The SOAP Method. The TEXT Method. The Verse-Mapping Method. The Topical Study Method. The Character Study Method. In addition to the methods listed here, you can also try using a Study Bible to help walk you through difficult passages and discover hidden meanings.
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Mar 26, 2019 · 9. STATIONERY TOOLS. You guys, an effective Bible Study experience calls for all the stationary supplies mentioned below. The more goodies you have, the better your study sesh’ will be. Here are some of my favorite stationery tools: Sticky notes: Sticky notes are for quick or last minute thoughts and notes.
