A simple list for those desiring spiritual transformation. A good question in Bible study helps us uncover riches of the text that we may not see. This is true for observation, interpretation, and application stages of Bible study. The following ten questions1 will help you apply Scripture to your life and rely on God for […]
Reading the Bible
Everything You Need to Read the Gospel of Mark with a Friend (or On Your Own)
Reading the Bible one-to-one is a fruitful and enriching ministry anyone can have. Common struggles in reading the Bible with a friend is not knowing where to start, and after starting, how to proceed. The Gospel of Mark is an ideal book to read because it focuses on revealing the identity of Jesus and what it […]
9 Factors that Make Reading the Bible Difficult
Why can the Bible be so hard to understand? The Bible is a book full of spiritual riches that can make us wise unto salvation, train us to live godly lives, and equip us for ministry (2 Timothy 3:14-17). It is also the world’s all-time bestseller–and the best-selling book in every year that sales have […]
5 Blessings of Marking Up Your Bible
I love the feel of a new Bible: turning those crisp pages, enjoying the feel of something so new and precious in my hands, even sticking my nose in a book and admiring the scent of the fresh-off-the-presses pages. It sometimes pains me to ‘ruin’ the pristineness of a new Bible by letting the stroke […]
5 Minute Summary of the Old Testament [Video]
One of the most helpful things you can do when reading an Old Testament book (or any book of the Bible) is ask the question: Where does this book fit in the Bible’s overall story? The video below* shares a 5-minute video summary of the Old Testament that will orient readers to the major events […]