Building a Bible Study Routine Guide

Want to build a Bible study habit? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and we will send you our free Building a Bible Study Routine Guide. You’ll discover your ideal Bible study method and create a customized schedule. Plus, much more.

Here is what you can expect as a Bible Wonderlife subscriber:
-Welcome email with your Free Guide right now!
-Monthly emails with a brief devotional.
-Practical tips and helpful information for growing in your faith.

Get Your Free Guide Now

Subscribe to our free newsletter to get your guide!

What email should we send your free guide to?

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER!

Loading…

Yay! Your FREE Bible Routine Guide is in your Inbox!

Answering Common Questions Before We Dive In…

The Inductive Bible study method is an excellent choice because it seeks to find the original meaning and apply it to everyday life. It’s perfect for curiosity-driven people who love to learn.

Inductive Bible Study is a method of studying Scripture that allows the Bible to speak for itself. Through detailed observation, asking questions, and drawing conclusions, Inductive Bible study helps you study the Bible for yourself.

Why Start With Inductive Bible Study?

Inductive Bible study is a great place to start learning to study the Bible on your own because it results in numerous benefits and most importantly a life-transforming encounter with God through a personal experience with the Bible.

Studies have shown that inductive Bible study can deepen our understanding of Scripture, keep the Bible relevant to our lives, create the ability to make wise choices, and ultimately transform us to live more like Christ.

If you are interested in knowing more about the purpose and benefits of Inductive Bible study, then be sure to check out this article. You’ll explore nine amazing life changing benefits of the inductive Bible study method while you discover its purpose.

Basics of Inductive Bible Study

The very first question you should ask of any Bible study method is: is it biblical?

There are five principles that help us determine whether or not a Bible study is biblical. They are:

• A Biblical Bible study method will value Scripture as God’s Word.
• A Biblical Bible study method will deepen our understanding and appreciation for God’s Word.
• A Biblical Bible study method will lead to a better picture of Jesus.
• A Biblical Bible Study method will involve constant interaction with God’s Word.
• A Biblical Bible study method will change us.

So, using these principles we can determine that the Inductive Bible study method is biblical. For a more in-depth look at how we arrive at that conclusion, be sure to check out this article that explains how Inductive Bible Study is biblical.

Simple Inductive Bible Study Steps

Now, that we know for certain Inductive Bible Study is biblical we can dive in and learn more about the simple steps of this great Bible study Method

Remember, the Inductive Bible Study method answers three big questions:

1. What does the text say?
2. What does the text mean?
3. How do I apply what I’ve learned?

So, are you ready to get started and walk through a step-by-step guide for the Inductive Bible Study Method? And follow along with an inductive bible study example.

Preparing for Your Study

Before we get too far into learning about the different steps of the Inductive Bible study method, let’s take a moment to prepare for our study. To do that, we’ll need to choose a Bible translation, a passage to study, and gather the necessary tools.

Gathering Essential Tools

The Inductive Bible Study method emphasizes making detailed observations of the text in order to interpret the original meaning of a passage of Scripture. To make this a little easier some Bible study tools will be helpful.

Honestly, there are only two tools that are essential for Bible study. They are: a good study Bible and a notebook and pen. These two tools alone will help you make detailed observations and explore the historical and cultural insights behind a passage of Scripture.

That said, there are other tools that can be helpful and make exploring the historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts even easier.

These tools might include:

• A Bible handbook
• A Bible Dictionary
• A Concordance
• A Topical Bible
• Commentaries
• Atlas
• etc.

For a complete list of Bible study tools that I recommend, visit the Bible Study Bookshelf. It offers a growing list of all the resources, websites, books, and even apps that I’ve found to make Bible study easier.

A Prayerful Beginning

The whole purpose of Bible study is to experience the Bible in a way that we encounter God. So, we should spend some time in prayer before we start studying. It allows us to get our heart in the right place to hear from God and gives us the opportunity to speak to the author of the Bible Himself.

Praying for God to speak to us through His word creates a posture of humility and teachability that allows us to live a bible-based lifestyle for God every day.

Curious what exactly to pray, then be sure to check out this article that provides the top five things to pray before Bible study.

Example

Dear God, I come before as I begin this journey of Bible study. Open my eyes and soften my heart that I may see you in ways I never have before. Help me to grow in faith and love towards you. May this time be a special time where I encounter You. Amen.

Choosing A Translation

Now, let’s take a moment to talk about Bible translations. When doing an inductive Bible study, it is helpful to read it in multiple translations. When we read multiple translations we can get a big-picture idea of what we are studying.

There are two main approaches to Bible translation:

1. Word-for-word: These translations say, “This word equals this modern language word.” They try to get the best modern language word for each ancient Hebrew/Greek word.
2. Thought-for-thought: These translations say, “This phrase means this in modern language.” They do a little more interpreting when translating to help make the Bible clearer.

The popular Bible Translations may fall on a continuum like this:

The best translation to use is one that is closest to the word-for word side of the chart that is still easy for you to read and understand. I like to start with the New International Version (NIV), as it is a great middle of the road translation.

To help you choose the best translation for you, be sure to check out this article that explains why we have so many different translations and provides tips for choosing one.

Choosing Your First Passage of Scripture

When choosing a section of Scripture to study start with a favorite verse, book, or passage that you are interested in. Starting there will encourage you to keep wanting to learn how to study the Bible and make this more interesting of an adventure.

After you choose a section to study read it in two or three different translations. See what is different and the same. Which do you like better? Why?

Example

Let’s look at an example: Isaiah 55:8-13.

First the NIV:

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth:

it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of the briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the LORD’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever.” Isaiah 55:8-13, NIV

Now, the NASB:

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth and making it produce and sprout, and providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so will My word be which goes out of My mouth;

It will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it.

For you will go out with joy and be led in peace; The mountains and the hills will break into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Instead of the thorn bush, the juniper will come up; And it will be a memorial to the LORD, an everlasting sign which will not be eliminated.” Isaiah 55:8-13, NASB

And the NLT:

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.

It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song and the tress of the field will clap their hands! Where once there were thorns, the cypress trees will grow.

Where nettles grew, the myrtles will sprout up. These events will bring great honor to the LORD’s name; they will be an everlasting sing of his power and love.” Isaiah 55:8-13, NLT

What stands out to you as the same? Different? Which one do you like better, and why?

After we’ve spent some time looking at different translations, it’s time to pick a verse to focus on and make some observations. So, are you ready for the first step?

For our example the verse we are going to focus on is Isaiah 55:8:

Step 1: Observation

Making detailed observations of the passage we are studying is a key part of inductive Bible study. The best way to make observations is by just diving into the text and marking key words and repeated themes.

What to Observe

What are we supposed to observe? Well, there are some key things that we can look for:

• Repeated Words
• Figures of Speech
• Transition Words
• If… Then Statements
• Dialogue
• Cause and Effect Relationships
• Pronouns
• Verbs (and tense)
• Emphasized themes
• Related words, phrases, or ideas
• Lists
• Comparisons
• Contrasts

Ways to Make Observations

There are many different ways that you can make observations of the passage you are studying. You can highlight the text, make a bulleted list, use Inductive Bible Study symbols, or block diagram. It’s really entirely up to you, let your creativity shine on how you choose to make observations.

Are you concerned about marking in your Bible? That’s okay. Be sure to check out this article that explains why it’s okay and goes into more depth about the different ways you can mark in your Bible.

The key is to make observations. So, however you decide to make observations remember to look for the things listed above. Do what helps you see the connections and relationships between the phrases and thoughts.

A. Highlight and Take Notes

Many people choose to use different color highlighters to mean different things. For example, names of God can be highlighted in a light blue color.

B. Use A Bulleted List

You can also make observations using a bulleted list. Just go through the list above and make a list corresponding to each bullet point. For example, make a list of repeated words, make a list of the verbs and their tenses, etc.

C. Use Inductive Bible Study Symbols

Some people have use specific symbols to mark key words of a passage they are reading. For example, they may mark every mention of Jesus with a little cross near his name.

This article will go into more depth about the common inductive Bible study symbols and how to create your own.

D. Use a Block Diagram

A block diagram is a visual representation of a biblical passage that simplifies the organization and structure of the particular passage you are studying.

By breaking down the text into these visual components, a block diagram provides a clear and concise overview, helping you to analyze and grasp the passage’s flow, key themes, and main ideas quickly and easily.

The great thing about it is, it is easy to customize. You can determine how long or short you want the phrases, and break them apart how you see them relating to each other. And if it’s too much right now, then make a bulleted list or create an outline of the chapter.

Get creative with how you mark your observations. You can mix and match different methods. Experiment with it until you find something that works for you.

A little bit confused with the explanation? Don’t worry, let’s look at an example using Isaiah 55:8-11.

Example Using A Bulleted List

• The pronoun “my/I” refers to God who is speaking.
• The pronoun “your” refers to the audience (including us).
• God’s “thoughts” are contrasted with our “thoughts.” His “ways” with our “ways.”
• Figure of speech: Like the heavens above the earth, God’s thoughts are above ours.
• Comparison: “rain/snow” are compared to God’s Word.
• Cause and Effect: Cause–rain waters the earth sparking growth; Effect–produces seed and bread.

Example Using A Block Diagram

Now, that we’ve made some more in-depth observations from the text it is time to continue our walk through the inductive bible study journey together. Are you ready for the next step?

Step 2: Interpretation

Now that we’ve made some key observations from the text it’s time to start interpreting the passage. One of the ways we do that is by looking at the historical, cultural, and literary context of the passage. By looking at these things, we are able to discover a big picture meaning of the passage.

Understanding the Historical And Cultural Context

Interpreting a passage of Scripture is all about determining what the passage means. But here is a little secret: what a Bible passage means today should be the same as what it meant to the original audience.

That’s why it is so important for us to understand the historical and cultural context of the passage. So, let’s get to it. There are two main things we want to learn about to help us get this background. Want to know what they are? Of course you do! They are the author and the audience.

Now all we need to do is ask some questions about both; how simple is that.

Let’s check out the questions and our answers using the example of Isaiah 55.

A. Questions To Ask About The Author:

1. Who wrote this? (Isaiah).

2. What is his background or ministry? (Prophet of Judah).

3. When did he write? (Sometime between 740 to 700 BC).

4. Why did he write? (God called and appointed him as a prophet. Possibly wrote to convict people of sin, warn of judgment, and offer encouragement).

B. Questions To Ask About The Audience:

1. Who is the audience? (The people of the Southern Kingdom of Judah).

2. What is the audience’s relationship to God? (failed at obeying and following God, worshiping idols, rely on rituals to cover and hide sin, not trust God for protection and judgment, etc. As a result judgment was coming).

3. What is the audience’s relationship to each other or those around them? (social injustice, oppression of poor, ignoring justice for the weak, trusting in other nations to protect them from the rise of Assyria and Babylon).

4. What are the circumstances the audience is facing? (Assyria was a growing power in the world and God was going to judge the people for their sin. Later the Babylonians will take the people of Judah captive).

5. What was happening at the time this was being written? When did it happen? (Around 722 BC, Assyria conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and pressed on to Jerusalem around 701 BC, during Hezekiah’s reign and Isaiah’s ministry. The people were fearful and wanted to turn to Babylon for help. Isaiah warned against this and encouraged them to trust God. After Isaiah’s ministry Babylon would conquer Judah and the people would be captives. Isaiah wrote this part of the book, chapters 40-66, to those future exiles in order to encourage them to follow God).

6. Where are the events or audience located? (The events occur in and around Jerusalem the capital of the Southern Kingdom of Judah. After Isaiah’s time, they were exiled to Babylon, a new and powerful empire North East of Judah and Israel).

C. Finding The Answer To These History And Culture Questions

This is where some of your Bible study tools will be helpful. Books like a bible handbook, or Commentaries are a great resource. For some great recommendations, just check out the Bible Study Bookshelf later. There you will find great books, apps, and websites that I’ve used and recommend to make this step a lot easier.

Answer those questions and we are halfway done with the inductive Bible Study method. Congratulations!

Understanding the Literary Context

Looking at the literary context of our passage helps us better interpret it. Typically, we will want to keep the plain meaning of the passage. But there are genres, like poetry or apocalyptic literature, that needs to be interpreted differently.

So, it’s time to look at the genre of the passage we are studying to see how that affects our interpretation.

A. Literary Genres in the Bible

First, let’s take a look at the different genres we can find in the Bible:

• Law (Genesis – Deuteronomy)
• Historical Books (Joshua – Esther, Acts)
• Wisdom/Poetry (Job – Song of Solomon)
• Prophecy (Isaiah – Malachi)
• Gospels (Matthew – John)
• Letters (Romans – Jude)
• Apocalyptic Literature (Revelation)

Now, it is important to realize that some of these genres can be found in other books. For example, Genesis contains narrative, poetry, and prophecy.

Example

For our example of Isaiah 55, the genre would be primarily prophecy and poetry.

So, we should look for poetic elements like allusions and figures of speech. Also, we should not be as literal when interpreting it. (In other words, God’s word is not literal rain and snow).

B. Look Up Key Words

Another helpful thing to do when looking at the literary context is to look up any words that you don’t know or you believe to be important. This is where some tools like a concordance can come in handy.

Are you a little intimidated by using a concordance? There’s nothing to be afraid of. This article will walk you step by step on how to use a concordance and even give you some places to find a free one online.

Example

Let’s take another look at our key verse and find some key words.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD.”

Isaiah 55:8

There are two words that stand out to me that seem to be key in better understanding this verse.

• “Thoughts”
• “Ways”

Using a concordance and a free online Bible dictionary we can learn more about these words. For example, we learn:

• The Hebrew word “thoughts” is frequently translated as “thoughts” or “plans.”
• The Hebrew word for “ways” is frequently translated as “ways,” “roads,” or “conduct.” When used figuratively it often refers to the course of one’s life.

Understanding these words this way bring a new understanding of this verse in Isaiah. It is saying that God’s plan is different than our plan and the way He executes that plan is different than the way we would execute it.

In other words, God is on a totally different level. He’s operating on a higher level than us. Theologians call this God’s transcendence. And that happens to be key to understanding and applying Isaiah 55:8.

Step 3: Application

Now, that we’ve used the historical, cultural, and literary contexts to help aid our interpretation, it is time to identify the big picture principles, personalize them to our daily life, and make plans to change.

Identify The Big Picture Principle

The Big Picture Principle is the meaning of the passage we are studying. Typically it should,

• be reflected in the verse or text.
• be for everyone, everywhere, at every time.
• fit what the rest of the Bible says.
• be relevant to both the original audience and people today.

So, how do we go about finding the meaning? Well, it is helpful to ask some questions:

1. What does this say about who God is?
2. What does this say about who we are?
3. What does this say about God’s desire for people?
4. What does this say about the world we live in?

Being able to answer these questions helps us take a step back and find the meaning of our verse.

Example

Let’s take another look at the entire passage we are studying,

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD.” As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,

…so is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of the briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the LORD’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever.” Isaiah 55:8-13, NIV

We’ve already seen how our main verse carries the idea of God’s transcendence. The idea that He’s operating at a totally higher level than humanity. But how does this fit into our passage as a whole?

Well, we get a sense of the idea in the last part of the chapter with the phrase that reads, “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

In other words, God’s transcendence guarantees the success of His plan. His ability to operate on a higher level ensures that what He plans will come to pass. Period.

So, to bring it all together, Isaiah 55:8 can mean that because God is operating on a higher level than humanity He is able to successfully save us.

Personalize The Meaning To Our Daily Life

We don’t study the Bible to just gain knowledge of God. I mean, we can but that means very little.

We want to be transformed by God. From death to life. We seek spiritual wealth, an abundant life, and a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. That’s why this step is so important. It takes that universal meaning and brings it crashing into our everyday reality.

So, how do we apply the meaning to our daily life? Well, we can take elements of the meaning or passage and look for parallels in our own lives.

Example

In our passage we can see the following elements:

• Element 1: The present situation– a life characterized by “thorn bushes” and “briers” that leave us burdened and weary.
• Element 2: The future situation– a life characterized by “juniper” and “myrtle” that fill us with joy and peace.
• Element 3: The agent of change in life– God’s word.
• Element 4: The power behind that agent of change– God’s transcendence and supremacy.

Next, we look for similarities in our own life,

Is there something that you are going through right now that weighs you down or wears you out? What have you been carrying around that you may need to let go of?

If so, then there is a promise we need to claim and some things we need to remember. Because God operates on a higher level than we do, he can change our circumstances. One day, those circumstances will be replaced with joy and peace. All we have to do is come to God. It’s a God guarantee.

Things To Look For To Make Application Easier

So, when looking for an application, consider whether or not there is a:

• Sin to confess,
• Attitude to change,
• Prayer to pray,
• Truth to believe,
• Something to praise God for,
• Promise to claim,
• Command to obey, or
• Example to follow.

Example

Using our meaning of Isaiah 55:8, that God is operating on a higher level than humanity and is thus able to successfully save us, we see,

Truths to believe: God’s transcendence and Compassion.

Promise to Claim: Promise of the assurance of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Prayer to Pray: Prayer of repentance and/or return to God, Confessing sins and struggles (see Isaiah 55:1-7).

Something to thank God for: God’s free gift of Salvation through faith in Jesus’s death and resurrection.

Make A Plan For Change

Setting an actionable goal is a great way to make sure we are living out what we learn in our Bible study.

If you feel led to make a goal that will help you best apply a passage of Scripture, then strive to be realistic, specific, and set a time frame.

Example

Using our example, it might look like spending 5-10 minutes before bed meditating on what God’s salvation means for different areas of life (home, work, school, church, community, etc), and how it changes the way we live.

Overcoming Beginner Challenges

A word of caution. There are dangers when it comes to discovering the meaning of a passage. These dangers might include:

• Twisting the text to say what we want.
• Adding to the text what we want it to say.
• Missing out on key words because we did not take our time.
• Misinterpreting Scripture because we tried to do it without God’s help.
• Pride in thinking we know what the Bible says, to the point we become unteachable.

Don’t let these dangers scare you. We can get past them by staying humble and teachable. The Holy Spirit will help us determine the meaning and guide us past these dangers safely.

To address these challenges, it’s important to remember to take your time and trust God. You don’t have to do all this in one sitting. Spread it out over the course of a day or even a week.

Instead of making the text say what you want, remember to let the Bible speak for itself. Trust the Holy Spirit to speak to you through the Bible.

Curious what other challenges a beginner could face? Then be sure to check out this article. It explains why some people have problems with the Inductive Bible study method and how to fix them.

Tips for Successful Inductive Bible Study

Successful inductive Bible study is possible. You can study the Bible on your own. You can master inductive Bible study when you set achievable goals, establish a study routine, and stay humble.

Set Achievable Goals

Learning a new skill can be hard and it definitely takes time. Learning to study the Bible is no different. You have to work on learning and developing new skills. Here is a chart of some essential goals you can set to help you build your Inductive Bible Study skills.

This chart is designed to help you take different skills of the inductive Bible study method and learn them one at a time, so you don’t feel overwhelmed trying to learn everything at once.

Establish A Study Routine

Establishing a Bible study routine is a great way to help you stay consistent and build that Bible study habit. The key to a good routine is consistency and a genuine desire to learn to study God’s word. Here are some practical tips to help you establish a good routine.

• Choose a study time: Pick a time that works best for you given your schedule and energy levels. Try to stay consistent each day.
• Select a study location: Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can focus without distractions. This could be somewhere in your home or even a library or coffee shop.
• Gather your materials: Before you get started, make sure you have everything you need.
• Create a plan: Have an idea of what you want to study. Having a plan helps you stay on track. Do you want to look at a specific book or topic?
• Start Small: If you are new to Bible study, then start with a shorter time frame of studying. As you get more comfortable you can increase that time.
• Minimize distractions: Consider putting your phone on silent or in a different spot in the room.
• Take your time: take your time praying and reading God’s word. Pray and ask for wisdom and insights. Read slowly and actively.
• Journal: You may want to consider keeping a study journal to record your thoughts, questions, and insights. This can help you track your spiritual growth.

Consider Joining A Bible Study Group

Joining a Bible study group is another great way to build a consistent Bible study habit. And help you succeed in learning to study the Bible on your own. By surrounding yourself with others who desire to study the Bible you are surrounded with encouragement and accountability.

If you are interested in joining a Bible study group then you may want to consider a Discovery Bible group. This article explains the differences and benefits between inductive Bible study and a discovery Bible group.

If you are a new believer and unsure about joining a group, then consider reading this article that will tell you exactly what to expect in a Bible study group.

Overall, the most important tip for inductive Bible study is to stay humble. A humble heart leaves us open to experiencing the Bible on its own terms and encountering God for who He is. We are then able to see ourselves in light of how He views us, and choose to live biblically everyday.

Additional Resources for Beginners

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.

There is a ton of great resources available for beginners to learn how to study the Bible inductively. But the most important resource is a good study Bible. For beginners I recommend the NIV Study Bible. You can read a review of the NIV Study Bible here to see why I think it’s great for beginners.

Want to see how the NIV Study Bible compares to other study Bibles, then you may want to check out this article. In it compare various study Bibles to find the perfect one for beginners.

Another great study Bible that I recommend, but haven’t had a chance to review yet, is the NIV Starting Place Study Bible. This is the perfect Bible if the idea of studying the Bible on your own overwhelms or terrifies you. It provides everything you need to get started studying the Bible on your own.

There is one book that I want to explicitly recommend for beginners new to Bible study. It’s called Searching The Scriptures by Charles Swindoll. It does an excellent job of explaining the principles of Bible study and how we can fix spiritual feasts from the BIble on our own.

For a complete list of Bible study tools, including apps, websites, books and more that I recommend be sure to check out the Bible Study Bookshelf.

Key Takeaways

The inductive Bible study method is a great way to learn to study the Bible for the first time. It allows the Bible to speak for itself. Through in depth observations, asking questions, and drawing conclusions you’ll learn to discover big picture principles that you can apply to your life.

The inductive Bible study method can be done in three simple steps,

1. Observation:
   • Read the chosen Bible passage carefully.
   • Observe and note what the text says without interpreting it.
   • Identify repeated words, key themes, and notable details.
   • Highlight, underline, or mark significant parts in your Bible.
2. Interpretation:
   • Understand the historical and cultural context of the passage.
   • Consider the author’s intent and the literary style used.
   • Seek to uncover the intended meaning of the text.
3. Application:
   • Reflect on how the passage applies to your life.
   • Identify principles, lessons, or guidance within the text.
   • Personalize the message and consider practical actions.
   • Make a plan to apply what you’ve learned in your daily life.

Honestly, studying the Bible has amazing benefits. But they are so much easier to experience than they are to explain. So, I want to encourage you to pick up a Bible and give it a shot.

Remember, God is on a higher level than us. He is capable of doing more than we can imagine. God rewards even a little faithfulness and desire to grow closer to Him through His word.

I wish you the best of luck on your new journey learning to study the Bible and experience it in a way that you encounter God. I admire your desire for spiritual growth and heart of curiosity and determination. So, I want to offer you a free gift.

A Free Gift

We have successfully completed our step-by-step walk through of the Inductive Bible Study method. I know we’ve covered a lot. So, I want to offer you this free gift, if you subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribers to our newsletter automatically receive our FREE Building A Bible Study Routine Guide.

It helps you build a Bible study habit and create a Bible study schedule that fits with the Inductive Bible Study Method. Plus, it includes a free Inductive summary, worksheets, and how to use Bible study resources for Inductive.

Building a Bible Study Routine Guide

Want to build a Bible study habit? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and we will send you our free Building a Bible Study Routine Guide. You’ll discover your ideal Bible study method and create a customized schedule. Plus, much more.

Here is what you can expect as a Bible Wonderlife subscriber:
-Welcome email with your Free Guide right now!
-Monthly emails with a brief devotional.
-Practical tips and helpful information for growing in your faith.

Get Your Free Guide Now

Subscribe to our free newsletter to get your guide!

What email should we send your free guide to?

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER!

Loading…

Yay! Your FREE Bible Routine Guide is in your Inbox!

Building a Bible Study Routine Guide

Want to build a Bible study habit? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and we will send you our free Building a Bible Study Routine Guide. You’ll discover your ideal Bible study method and create a customized schedule. Plus, much more.

Here is what you can expect as a Bible Wonderlife subscriber:
-Welcome email with your Free Guide right now!
-Monthly emails with a brief devotional.
-Practical tips and helpful information for growing in your faith.

Get Your Free Guide Now

Subscribe to our free newsletter to get your guide!

What email should we send your free guide to?

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER!

Loading…

Yay! Your FREE Bible Routine Guide is in your Inbox!