The other day I was at a Bible study listening to a passage of Scripture. When we got to a particular verse, what was being read was nothing like what my Bible said. Not all Bibles use the same words, and there is a reason for that. As a whole, the wording of various Bible…
There have been times throughout my Christian walk that I have felt the Holy Spirit nudge me to do something. Honestly, most of the time I did, but sometimes I didn’t. There are dangers that come with not listening to the Holy Spirit on a consistent basis. As a general rule, failure to listen to…
I was reading my Bible the other day, in Leviticus, and came across a passage that I simply couldn’t wrap my head around. No matter how hard I tried; I couldn’t understand. Have you been there? The truth is that it’s okay if you don’t understand the whole Bible. God wants us to understand His…
Going to a group Bible study for the first time can feel a little intimidating. Throughout my Christian life, I’ve been to my share of group bible studies, here’s what you can expect. As a general rule, group bible studies include a time of prayer, Scripture reading, and discussion that lasts 6-12 weeks and meet…
The other day I was studying about Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. I discovered how well Satan knows the Bible, and he seeks to lead us to misinterpret and misapply Scripture. As a general rule, misinterpretations of the Bible fall into one of two categories: taking a passage out of context or adding modern presuppositions…
I grew up in church but was never taught how to study the bible on my own. Through trial and error, I’ve discovered a way to study the Bible for myself that works for me and gathered some practical tips along the way that makes it easier. As a general rule, studying the Bible as…
When I first started reading the Bible daily it felt like a chore. Sometimes it still does. But then something amazing happened–I started seeing all these amazing benefits in my life, and I began to want to look forward to spending time with God. The benefits of reading the Bible every day include increased hope,…
When I started actually sitting down and studying the Bible on my own, I started with the book of Isaiah. Yeah, not the best place to start. But let me tell you where I’d start if I could begin again. As a whole the best book of the bible to start with is Luke. As…
For a long time I struggled spending time with God, reading His word every day. I began to view as a chore. Then it made me wonder how often Christians should study the Bible. What I discovered changed my time with God forever. As a general rule, Christians should strive to read the Bible every…
Growing up with school and now work, it’s hard to find time to study the bible, and when I do, I don’t feel like it. That was until I discovered the best time to have a bible study routine. As a general rule, the best time of day to study the bible is in the…