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The Power of Prayer in Bible Study
When we approach the Bible, it’s easy to treat it purely as an intellectual exercise, reading chapter after chapter to acquire knowledge. But how important are prayer and meditation in truly studying and absorbing the scriptures? According to Donna Marie Ennis in her book The Ground of God, prayer and meditation are absolutely essential. They…
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Study Guide: Perspectives on Job
A 6-Session Participatory Journey through the Ash Heap This guide is designed to be used with the books With Friends Like These …: Job’s Friends and Religious Foolishness by Dr. Larry Dixon and Finding God in Suffering: A Journey with Job by Dr. Bruce Epperly, which have different perspectives, but some converging conclusions about ministry…
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Two Roads through the Ash Heap: A Participatory Study of Job
The participatory study method emphasizes listening to different voices and viewpoints as you study scripture. By comparing what others see and hear, we are better able to test our own ideas and broaden our understanding of the text. Accurate comparison, however, requires looking for both differences and similarities. If we only list differences, we see…
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Video: Are We Reading the Bible Wrong
A discussion of what goes into Bible study. The Holy Spirit? Trusted teachers? Scholars?
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Don’t Miss the Big Picture: Why Biblical Theology is Essential for Deep Bible Study
What’s This About? If you’re passionate about personal Bible study, you likely already recognize that observing the text accurately—pulling out the true meaning, or exegesis—is paramount. But how often do you find yourself feeling bogged down in Leviticus, or unsure how a particular verse relates to the vast, glorious sweep of God’s plan? We believe…
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Wesleyan Approaches to Bible Study
I interview Rev. Geoffrey Lentz, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Pensacola, on Wesleyan approaches to Bible study. Your theology, particularly your theology of revelation/inspiration, will impact the way you read and study.
