by Kathy | Apr 15, 2024 | Bible, Bible study, Discipleship, Quiet Time, Resources
The Bible is literature. But we cannot read and understand all its individual books the same way. We must consider the specific literary “genre” or artistic style. Just as we read and respond to a biography differently than we do science fiction, we must learn how to...
by Kathy | Mar 4, 2024 | Bible study, Discipleship, Theology
God wants us to understand His Word. So why do we sometimes struggle with the meaning of a particular Bible passage? And why do sincere believers sometimes reach different interpretations of the same passage? Key point: The problem is always on our end, never...
by Kathy | Feb 26, 2024 | Bible study, Discipleship, Quiet Time, Resources, Uncategorized
When you read Scripture are you confident that you interpret the Bible correctly? Although we will always be growing in our knowledge of God and His Word, with the right tools and approach, we can understand the meaning of Scripture. This post gives 9 practical tips...
by Kathy | Jan 9, 2024 | Bible study, biblical literacy, Quiet Time, Uncategorized
Maybe you’ve heard the term “inductive Bible study” but aren’t exactly sure what it is. Or maybe you’re familiar with the meaning but have never used this method to study the Bible before. This post will define the term, explain the goal,...
by Kathy | Oct 10, 2023 | Bible study, biblical literacy, Uncategorized
You may have heard this term in a number of different contexts. But, are you familiar with the metanarrative of the Bible? The term is not strictly a biblical term, but when used to talk about the Bible or Bible study it refers to the “Big Story” of Scripture. Sounds...