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3 Ways to Gain Greater Understanding of Old Testament Books
It’s the beginning of the year and you are determined to read the Bible from start to finish. You get through Genesis, perhaps even Exodus, but then Leviticus appears. And if, by sheer resolution you get through Leviticus, you trudge into Numbers which seems like another version of Leviticus. Your determination wanes until the next year when you try again…only to find yourself once again stopping when understanding Old Testament books is confusing. Sound familiar? Or maybe it’s just me. I think I’ve read Genesis and Exodus over 10 times, before coming to a screeching halt at Leviticus. Or I’d skim Leviticus just to grow weary in Numbers because none…
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How To Do a Biblical Word Study | Step-by-Step
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How To Do a Biblical Word Study | Step-by-Step
My understanding and knowledge of the Bible grew tremendously when I learned how to do a Biblical word study. Focusing on the context and meaning of a single word in the original language opened my eyes to discover more about God’s character and what the verses actually mean. Resources You Need for a Word Study Bible Notebook Pen Computer or Device (we will be utilizing the Blue Letter Bible App and BibleStudyTools.com) Step-by-Step Walk Through on How to Do a Word Study 1. Identify the Word Identify the word or phrase you would like to know more about. I was curious about what “Be Still” meant in Psalms 46:10, so…
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3 Ways to Gain Greater Understanding of Old Testament Books
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Create Your Own Bible Study Binder {Free Printable Templates}
The Create Your Own Bible Study Binder includes a title page, a context sheet, an outline sheet and a notetaking scripture sheet for you to utilize when studying a book of the Bible. It is a free printable template that I hope will be as helpful and beneficial to you as it is to me.
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When Your Bible Study is on Life Support | How to Fall Back in Love With the Bible
I called this post “When Your Bible Study is on Life Support” but honestly there have been times (more than I’d like to admit) when my Bible study was just plain non-existent. It didn’t come in for oxygen and a IV drip – it flat out coded on the table. Untouched except for Sunday mornings when I remembered to grab it for church, only to scramble a week later trying to find it again. It was usually back on the nightstand, or even worse left in the car. Unnoticed. Unused. Without thought. This is not how fruitful and impassioned followers of God live. This is how haggard and floundering wanderers…
