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 …
For years I used to do my Bible study without much prayer. I mean, I’d separate my prayer time from my Bible study time. Prayer meant sitting down with a list of people to pray for, and Bible study meant sitting down with my Bible and a notebook. They were two separate parts of my life, and they both became …
A big welcome to all of you who have ever said, “I can’t memorize key Bible verses. I have a terrible memory!” Today’s post is for YOU, because I was once one of you.) Have you ever sat down to do your Bible study, and in the middle of an otherwise normal chapter, you find a verse that jumps off the …
Have you ever read something only to forget what you’ve read the moment you stepped away? It’s happened to me MANY times. Sometimes, in fact, I’ve reached the end of a chapter in my Bible reading and realized I’ve completely checked out while my eyes were scanning the page. My mind had wandered to the plants that need watered and …