Pop quiz! What’s the name of the headings in your Bible? Don’t know? Well, you’re not alone. If you’re like me, you probably just called them headings. I know I didn’t know any better. But, they do have a name. These headings are called “pericopes,” which is not to be confused with the word periscope …
Pericope Headings: Putting a Name to Bible Passages Read More »
Growing up in church has its advantages and disadvantages. One benefit is you’re exposed to the Bible at a young age and become well acquainted with it, even if you don’t understand it. But, a drawback is that you can lose your appreciation for the Bible over time. Yet, someone who becomes a believer later …
The question inevitably comes up, no matter where you are. You know the question. What does the Bible say about XYZ? Depending on the topic, we may or may not have an answer. Sure, we know what the Bible teaches about salvation, but what does it teach about practical matters like fear, anxiety, or patience? …
This is a guest post by Scott Magdalein of TrainedUp. Every local church has a unique culture. That culture is shaped by the people that make up the church body, the community they minister to, and the leadership of the church. Most often, a church’s culture is an accidental or incidental thing. Their culture is …
Why do you study the Bible? What motivates you to crack open your Bible and read the Word of God? Is it to find a word to help you through your day? Do you want to grow in your relationship with God? No matter your reason, one of your goals should be to understand and …
Take a moment and think back to your English classes in school. Do you remember reading novels and then having to do crazy amounts of work describing the characters and why they did whatever they did? Yeah, I hated it too. But there was a reason our teachers asked us to do that work. It …
Every Christian has their favorite verses. They even have Bible promises they keep tucked away for those hard days, myself included. This is a good thing. The Psalms tell us to keep the Word hidden in our hearts, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with such verses. Yet, there is a danger if that’s all …
Fortune Cookie Christianity: Bible Study’s Pitfall Read More »
When we become a Christian, one of the first books of the Bible we’re told to read is a gospel. The gospels teach us about the life and ministry of Jesus. But, as you read them individually you begin to notice differences between them. The timelines appear different, and each author highlights some events over …
Gospel Harmony: Piecing Together the Gospel Narrative Read More »
There you are, sitting with your Bible in front of you. You want to study the Bible, but you don’t know where to start. You try a few things and find yourself throwing in the towel because it’s too hard. Truth be told, that’s a lot of us. We don’t know how to start studying …
Start Studying the Bible: How to Begin a New Study Read More »
Hey Christian, put down that phone! Well, if you’re using it to read this Bible study tip, you can pick it back up. But, I’m here to tell you that you don’t need that digital Bible on your phone or tablet for Bible study! Quite frankly, you’ll probably be better off without it. Put your …
A Physical Bible: 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Bible App Read More »
Have you ever tried to find Waldo in the Where’s Waldo? books? Those were some of my favorite books as a kid. Sometimes he was easy to find, but other times I would spend hours searching for him. I’ll admit that there are some scenes where I’ve yet to find him. When it comes to …
When I first started studying the Bible I was all over the place. I didn’t have a plan. I didn’t even know how to approach the Bible. This is all I knew: I was a Christian & I was supposed to read my Bible. This led to years of aimless journeying in my faith. Why …