Bible Study Methods (30 Days)
You do not need to complete all of these tasks.
Please try to dedicate one-two hours a week and select the resources that are most interesting to you.
Read:
Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Study by Dr. Michael Heiser
Listen:
Heisers Laws for Bible Study: Pt. 1 (16:54)
What’s in your Bible? (1:12:04)
How to read the Bible (1:00:51)
Participate:
Sign up for a free six-month membership of “Bible Study Magazine”
Consider gathering a small group of 3-5 others to connect with regularly during this study. Meet in person, online or via a group text to discuss what your expectations are for this study. What do you hope to gain out of the next 90 days?
Watch:
”What is the Bible” (5:47)
”Biblical Story” (5:37)
”Literary Styles” (5:28)
”Plot” (5:13)
”Character” (5:28)
”Setting” (5:46)
”Design Patterns” (6:07)
”The History of the Bible” (3:45)
”The Bible Explored - A Brief History” (8:19)
”Why You Can Rely on the Canon” (8:43)
”Inductive Bible Study - How to Study the Bible (Part 1)” (6:25)
”How to Study the Bible (Part 2): Inductive Method Example” (11:41)
Interview with Dr. Frank Chan
”Basic Bible Study Principles” (27:17)
“Key to Effective Bible Study” (10:05)
Reading the Old Testament (30 Days)
You do not need to complete all of these tasks.
Please try to dedicate one-two hours a week and select the resources that are most interesting to you.
Read (Pick One):
”How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth” by Fee and Stuart
The Hebrew Word for “Presence” by Rev. Jim Rudd
The Hebrew Concept of the Divine Council by Rev. Jim Rudd
Listen:
Making of the Bible Pt. 1 - The Making of the Old Testament Books (45:54)
Participate:
If you have one, connect with your small group and discuss what you have learned so far in this study. Have any of the expectations that you started with been met? Have you been able to keep up with the 1-2 hr weekly commitment?
Watch:
”Overview: TaNaK/Old Testament” (12:43)
”Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature” (4:31)
”Poetry” (5:23)
”Metaphor in Biblical Poetry” (5:12)
”Psalms” (5:30)
”The Prophets” (5:18)
”The Law” (6:19)
”The Books of Solomon” (5:28)
Interview with Dr. Amy Davis-Abdallah
”How to Read the Old Testament” (56:17)
Reading the New Testament (30 Days)
You do not need to complete all of these tasks.
Please try to dedicate one-two hours a week and select the resources that are most interesting to you.
Read (Pick One):
”How to Read the Bible Book by Book” by Fee and Stuart
The Impact of the Edict of Claudius on the Book of Romans by Rev. Jim Rudd
Listen:
Five Strategies for Reading Revelation (55:06)
Making the Bible Pt. 3 - A History of the NT Manuscripts and English Translations (52:01)
Participate:
If you have one, connect with your small group and discuss what you have learned in this study. Which concepts were new to you? Which resources were the most/least helpful and why? Did you learn anything that you could pass on to someone else?
Watch:
”Overview: New Testament” (8:17)
”The Gospel” (5:47)
”The Parables of Jesus” (5:42)
”Historical Context” (5:21)
”Literary Context” (5:30)
”Apocalyptic Literature” (6:58)
Interview with Dr. Frank Chan
”How to Read Revelation” (36:44)