There are Bibles literally all over the place. You can find them in the drawer of the end table in your hotel room, under the pews at your local church, on the shelves of your local library or bookstore, posted in full and in multiple versions on any number of websites. You can find them in every corner of the earth, even (if you look carefully enough) in places where they're forbidden.So there's no trouble getting hold of a Bible. But once you have one in your hands . . . now what? The Scriptures tell us that the Word of God is living and active; what happens to us as we interact with it?In The Bible Study Handbook Lindsay Olesberg lays a foundation for why we read the Bible, what attitudes and expectations are most helpful as we enter into serious Bible study, and what methods and practices yield the most fruit. From foundational insights to best practices and hands-on exercises, you will find everything you need in this book to cultivate your curiosity, hone your attention and mine the applicabilities of whatever passage you find yourself in. And you'll be reminded of the insights, encouragement and even transformation waiting for people who commit to studying the Scriptures well together.A comprehensive guide for Bible students of every level of experience and spiritual maturity.
Tabella dei contenuti
Introduction: Solid
Part 1: Foundations
1. Centrality of the Word
2. Power of the Word
3. Authority of the Word
4. Water for the Soul
5. Community Around the Word
Part 2: Building Blocks
6. Honor the Author
7. Respect for the Story
8. Attentiveness
9. Curiosity
10. Understanding
11. Response
Part 3: Tool Box
12. Prayer
13. Selection
14. Creating a Manuscript
15. Determining Genre
16. Research Tools
17. Identifying Structure
18. Imagination
19. Using Commentaries
20. Studying Poetry
21. Group Study
Appendix A: Small Group Leader Tips
Appendix B: Handouts for Small Groups
Appendix C: Resources
Circa l’autore
Lindsay Olesberg is the Scripture manager for the Urbana Student Missions Convention. She has overseen Bible study and exegesis at major evangelical gatherings throughout the world.
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