I’ve been an avid Bible Gateway user for years. But as I was preparing for the #deeperbiblestudy series, I realized that there are probably more features to Bible Gateway that I’m overlooking. So I did some digging, and I was impressed by what I found. So for all of you who want to go deeper in your Bible study, here …
“Who’s your favorite superhero?” The question was not uncommon, but for this missionary kid who was more familiar with Mandie books than comics, it was a real stumper. “Um… I don’t know.” Belle from Beauty and the Beast seemed a childish answer to give at age 11, and I needed something more respectable. I racked my brain to come up …
Today’s #deeperBibleStudy tip and assignment is short and simple: Find a reading buddy. Quite simply, we’re more apt to stick with commitments if we have someone with us who is sweating, dieting, or studying alongside us. And not only will you have built-in accountability, but your friend will likely make the experience more enjoyable and memorable. For Bible study specifically, …
Yesterday we talked about how important it is to study the Bible to grow in our knowledge and love of God. We are all theologians, we agreed, and we need to read Scripture through the lens of what it tells us abot God. However, that’s not to say that theology is the only purpose for Bible study. Like a fabulous purse …
Today we’re moving from observation in our Bible study to interpretation. And what better way to do that then to jump into theology? Please don’t run away. I know theology intimidates a lot of people, but let me assure you that it’s not as scary as people make it sound. In fact, we’re all theologians, whether we know it or …