Throughout this blog, I talk about living in light of God's overarching Story. This series has been instrumental to my understanding of the unity of Scripture around the Gospel and is highly recommended if you're looking for something deeper.
All tagged Bible study
Only One Way: An Introduction to the Psalms (Psalm 1)
All of us desire a blessed life—and God desires to give it. Psalm 1 shows us the only way to that life of blessing.
Summary Post: Studying, Living and Sharing God's Word
A summary post on how to do inductive Bible study for yourself.
Prayer and Practice: Putting Scripture to Work
After studying Titus 2:3-5 myself, some thoughts on how applying it would look in my season of transition.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How to Study the Bible, Part 3
Without application, we miss out on all the benefits of Bible study. Here we discuss the mistakes, obstacles, types, and ways to fruitfully apply God’s Word
Cross-References and Cross-Checking (Commentaries)
Our last interpretive skills: checking cross-references and commentaries.
Interpreting Words: How to Use a Bible Dictionary to Guide Your Understanding
Words are the building blocks of understanding. Figuring out what the original authors meant when they used different words is key. Here’s how I do it.
Interpretation in Action: Digging into Titus 2:3-5
How to start the work of interpretation with a return to Titus 2:3-5.
Reading the Bible as Literature: 6 Tips to Understanding Genre
Understanding that the Bible is a literary masterpiece even as it is the word of God can help us unlock and understand its meaning more accurately.
Hand Me the Shovel: How to Study the Bible, Part 2
After doing our observations, we are ready for the second step of interpretation. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig!
Practicing Observation in Bible Study: A Look at Titus 2:3-5
Let’s apply what we discussed in the previous post to a passage and see what we can discover!
Better Than Bread: How to Study the Bible, Part 1
When we learn the skills of studying Scripture for ourselves, we have sustenance for our spiritual lives. Here, we will look at how to put Scripture in context as well as observe for details.
How Sufficient is Scripture?
An exploratory post on this vast topic and how I am processing it in my own decision making.
Living Larger: A Book Review on Even Better Than Eden
How we live depends on how we see life. How we see life depends on how we read our Bibles. If the Bible is a disjointed, random collection of odd sayings, it has no power to change your life. Find out how you can live larger by reading your Bible as a story.
How Do We Change?: A Book Review on Real Change
One of my favorite resources to use in getting to the heart transformation we long for.
My Five Favorite Websites for Personal Discipleship
Even with its dangers, there are corners of the internet being used to make disciples. Here are some of my personal favorites.
Six Ideas for Praying the Psalms: Speaking to God and Others
After reading and studying the psalms, use these six ways to pray before God and in ministry to others.
An Introduction to Studying the Psalms
After reading well, taking the time to study through careful observation and thoughtful interpretation will help us to ultimately apply, speak, and pray the psalms well.
How to Read the Psalms--12 Tips to Understanding Accurately
Before speaking the psalms, we need to read and understand it accurately. Here are 12 tips on how to do just that.
How is Your Garden Growing?
As spring is officially here, how are you doing weeding your garden from sin? This post explores key components to uprooting sin and replanting righteousness.