How would you prepare yourself to visit a completely different culture in a completely different part of the world? How would you observe and understand their ways? How would you relate their lived experiences to more universal realities and truths? How might you be permanently changed by the experience? These are the questions and concepts behind our next Bible study method that Matt and Rachael will teach and discuss in this episode: "From Their Home to Our Home." Learn the four principles you can apply daily - and how those repeatable steps can be used to draw you into deeper intimacy with your Heavenly Father.

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AFTER this episode: Complete DAY ONE homework (Ephesians 1:1-10)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

While it is important to know that you have everything you need to engage with God's Word if you simply have a Bible and the indwelling Holy Spirit, a few additional resources could be helpful in providing you clearer understanding of the spiritual and cultural context of the book of Ephesians. Click the links below if you'd like to explore these additional tools:

Enduring Word free online commentary for Ephesians

The Bible Project overview video of the book of Ephesians

What must Jonah have pondered from inside the belly of the great fish? When he didn't know what to do... he did what he knew to do: Jonah prayed. In this episode, Rachael and Matt share questions and statements to consider about Jonah's state of mind during the dark three days, what might have occupied his prayer's in this desperate moment, and how God provided for Jonah in most unusual ways.

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY SIX Homework (Jonah 2:1)

CONGRATULATIONS! You've completed our first "How to Study the Bible" six-day workshop. We hope God has blessed you as you learn to use two questions and a statement to draw nearer to Him in His Word. No homework today before our next episode. Pray that God will prepare your heart to hear from His Spirit as we will next introduce our second Bible study method: "From Their Home to Our Home."

When he was thrown overboard, Jonah most certainly must have expected to die. Instead, God rescued him in a most unusual and most unexpected way. In this episode, Rachael and Matt share questions about Jonah and a great fish, while discussing observations about God's dramatic and unexpected intervention.

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY FIVE Homework (Jonah 1:17)

AFTER this episode: Complete DAY SIX Homework (Jonah 2:1)

Confronted with a seemingly impossible choice, the sailors look in vain for another way. But when they finally surrender to God's direction, the storm calms. In today's episode, Matt and Rachael offer observations about the the futility of seeking our own way, and questions about sacrifices and vows.

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY FOUR Homework (Jonah 1:13-16)

AFTER this episode: Complete DAY FIVE Homework (Jonah 1:17)

The sailors confront Jonah and are terrified by the power of the God he serves. As the storm rages on and intensifies, Jonah offers his shipmates an unthinkable escape from their predicament.  In today's episode, Matt and Rachael offer observations about the the condition of the sailors' hearts and questions about Jonah's offer.

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY THREE Homework (Jonah 1:8-12)

AFTER this episode: Complete DAY FOUR Homework (Jonah 1:13-16)

Today's Bible study workshop picks up with Jonah 1:4-7. As Jonah runs away from the presence of the Lord, God sends a great storm. In this episode, Rachael and Matt explore questions and statements about the storm and the danger of "sleeping" too long. 

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY TWO Homework (Jonah 1:4-7)

AFTER this episode: Complete DAY THREE Homework (Jonah 1:8-12)

This week's personal Bible study begins with the opening verses of the familiar story of Jonah. In this episode, Matt and Rachael demonstrate the "Two Questions and a Statement" method as they walk alongside you in your study. 

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY ONE Homework (Jonah 1:1-3)

AFTER this episode: Complete DAY TWO Homework (Jonah 1:4-7)

As we begin week two of our "How to Study the Bible" Workshop, Rachael and Matt explain and demonstrate strategies the first of four Bible Study methods: "Two Questions and a Statement." 

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AFTER this episode: Complete DAY ONE Homework (Jonah 1:1-3)

Let's not kid ourselves. Sometimes the walk of a disciple can feel overwhelming or even impossible. The Bible is filled with stories of faithful servants of God who still manage to get discouraged. It all seems like so much. Can I do it? Can it even BE done? In today's episode Matt and Rachael have good news for the discouraged: It CAN be done, but not by you. God promises to do this thorough work in us - to make all grace abound in us. By HIS character and faithfulness, HE will provide you with everything you need to abound in every good work. All you need is a surrendered heart.

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY SIX Homework (2 Corinthians 9:8)

CONGRATULATIONS! You've taken your first steps toward deeper intimacy with God through personally engaging with His word. Tomorrow's episode has no homework, but it will introduce us to our first bible study method: "Two questions and a statement."

When the Lord saved your soul and gave you His Spirit, why didn't He just remove your old self - the desires and works of the flesh? The Bible says that if we live be the Spirit, we ought also to keep in step with the Spirit. Easier said than done when your old flesh keeps fighting back! In this episode, Rachael and Matt explore Galatians 5 to contrast the works of the flesh with the fruits of the spirit - and turn to the words of Jesus to uncover how every Christ follower can live a consistently fruitful life.

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BEFORE this episode: Complete DAY FIVE Homework (Galatians 5:16-26)

AFTER this episode: Complete DAY SIX Homework (2 Corinthians 9:8)