The first time I encountered Lectio Divina as a practice was in Bible college. It was different than anything else I knew or experienced. Perhaps, that’s where you are now. And like, everything that is new and different you suspect and have questions. That is okay. Lectio Divina is not a false teaching. Lectio Divina…
Honestly, it’s hard for me to find a devotional that I really like (though there are a few). They just don’t go deep enough for me, oftentimes. Perhaps, you’ve found that to be the case as well. That’s why I enjoy doing the SOAP Bible study method. After all, there are some key differences between…
When I first learned to study the Bible, I wanted to share absolutely everything I learned with others. But dumping a whole lot of information on someone is not the best way to go about it. Instead, introduce them to a simple and structured Bible Study method–the SOAP Bible study method. Teaching the SOAP Bible…
Honestly, it’s hard to be consistent in Bible study. Part of the reason why is that finding a Bible study method for you and one that you enjoy doing consistently can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are numerous different methods to help you dig deeper into God’s Word. As a whole, there are many alternatives…
Don’t feel like you have to spend lots of money to find good Bible study resources because you don’t. There are tons of free Bible tools and commentaries that you can find online. The best free Bible commentary is one that you find understandable and insightful. Not all free commentaries are created equal, some are…
Purchasing a commentary for the first time can be very exciting. That is until you get to the bookstore or Amazon. There so many different options that its easy to feel overwhelmed. So, here are some practical tips for choosing the perfect commentary. As a general rule, when choosing a commentary for the first time…
Bible commentaries can be very helpful Bible study aids, but there are so many different ones that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Thankfully, there are different commentary styles for different levels of reading and Bible study. Bible Commentaries can be divided into three categories: Exegetical, Homiletical, or Devotional. These categories can also be grouped…
Choosing a Bible concordance for the first time can be a challenge, especially if you are new to Bible study. Trust me, I’ve been there. I got the first Bible concordance that was recommended to me and now I don’t really use it that much. But there are some great Bible concordances out there. Here…
When I first started studying the Bible I bought the first Bible Concordance I was recommended–an Exhaustive Concordance. Honestly, it made exhausted and I didn’t like using it, until I discovered other types of Bible concordances. There are three types of Bible concordances: compact, complete, and exhaustive. A compact concordance will list specific words and…
I remember purchasing my first Bible concordance and wondering how necessary it was. But I was getting a degree in Biblical Studies, so it was pretty necessary. But what about for the average Bible Study? A Bible concordance is not a must have tool for Bible study. A concordance lists words used in the Bilbe…