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…
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…