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How to Use Scripture to Interpret Scripture
One basic guideline to follow during the interpretation step of Inductive Bible study is to “use Scripture to Interpret Scripture.” This practice of better understanding one passage by comparing it to one or more other passages is also known as “interpretation...
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Updated List of Recommended Bible Study Resources
One of my favorite things to do is to equip others with the tools and confidence they need to better study God's Word. When I have that opportunity, people often ask about recommended Bible study resources. The ones I share in this post are the same ones I share when...
Help to Better Understand the Law in the Old Testament
Most of us avoid it as much as we can. But, with just a little help, we can better understand the law in the Old Testament. This post will define “law,” describe three categories of the law, and give tips for understanding and applying the Old Testament law. (Also see...
How to Understand the Parables of Jesus
Lately I’ve done some reading about how to understand the parables of Jesus. Since He used them often to teach deep, theological truth we don’t want to miss out! I intentionally add illustrations and stories to my speaking and writing. They add “flesh” to the bones of...
11 Tips for a Quality Quiet Time with God
Every relationship needs time together to grow and deepen. A Christian's relationship with God is no different. We need to spend time with God to know Him better, to hear His heart, and to foster intimacy with our Savior. The term "quiet time" is commonly used of this...
What are You Feeding Your Mind?
It’s common knowledge that our diets directly affect the health and working of our bodies. And while we may not eat right 100% of the time, most of us try to do what’s best for our bodies overall. Unfortunately, we aren’t always as careful with what we feed our minds....
What to Pray Before You Read the Bible
Recently a Christian woman in my daily Bible reading group asked me about what to pray for before we study or read the Bible. Although several things came to mind right away, I felt challenged to search Scripture for what God says about how we should handle and...
How to Do a Bible Book Survey
Knowing how to do a Bible book survey is a powerful skill for any student of God’s Word. A survey falls under the first step of inductive Bible study because the focus of a survey is observation of the content and not interpretation. A “survey” is a preliminary, big...
Does Your “Diet” Promote Spiritual Health?
Last month we welcomed our seventh grandchild into the world. John Travis is a very healthy baby and flourishing on breast mile alone. But soon he will need more than milk. At the appropriate time, his parents will introduce a variety of healthy fruits and vegetables....
How Biblical Literary Context Aids Our Understanding
Have you ever watched an hour and a half of a movie by yourself then someone else joined you part-way through? They may have begun asking lots of questions like “Who is that?” or “Why are they so upset?” Your response may have been something like “You really need to...
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