Choosing how to study the Bible can be a daunting task. Which one do we use? How do we know whether or not it’s trustworthy? Where do we begin? Well, those are fair and difficult questions that I can’t completely answer for you. But here are some resources to help you as you work to study the scripture.
We use the English Standard Version (ESV) for all our scripture references, unless otherwise noted. Bibles are translated in two ways: to convey word choice or to convey meaning. The ESV is a word-by-word translation. Here is a link to the ESV study bible. It’s helpful because it will have notes to help you understand.
Personal Bible Study Helps
The two resources that helped me develop my every day study of the Bible are Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin and Living by the Book by Hendricks and Hendricks.
Living by the Book is a more complex and in-depth explanation of study. It’s a bigger book that helps lead it’s reader through in a studious way.
Women of the Word is easier to read. Her style is very conversational. She will lead you through how to study, step-by-step, and why it’s important.
Bible Studies
The following are Bible studies in that they are books that lead you through specific scriptures. It’s not a how-to on studying on your own, but studies of specific books of the Bible.
John MacArthur Bible Studies:
This is a series of studies that include commentary and questions to help readers understand.
Lara Williams Studies:
Lara looks at her personal experiences through the lens of scripture. And uses that to help you learn how to study the Bible.
Bible Studies and Books by Lara Williams
Jen Wilkin Resources and Studies:
Here are Jen Wilkin Bible studies and books, including the one listed above.
Books and Bible studies by Jen Wilkin
Devotionals
These devotional resources are shorter, daily reads. They will help to focus your mind on the Lord while opening up some deep truths.
New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp
New Morning Mercies is a modern devotional. He is compelling and easy to read, but the truths that he unpacks are solid and will give you something to think about and meditate on throughout the day.
Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon
Morning and Evening is a classic devotional. Because of the classic nature and how old this is, some of the language is difficult to read. However, if you’re willing to sit with it for a tiny bit of extra time some days, it is packed with deep truth.
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We’d love to talk to you about any of these resources or ones you’ve used in the past! Let us know what you think of this list and what we missed.
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