On today’s solo show, we are re-releasing my talk on the topic of “Bible Study 101”.  Though this is a re-release of an episode originally recorded three years ago, it seems timely again as we are feeling fearful in these times and needing to grow in our knowledge of the Bible and our ability to study it. May you come away from this episode feeling encouraged and equipped in your ability to study, understand, and interpret the Bible for yourself.

What She Chats about in Today’s Episode:

~*How* to study the Bible, and then moving on into *when* to study the Bible (help for the busy woman who finds it hard to make time for the Word)

~5 Bible Study tips for beginners:

*Pick a user-friendly Bible translation

*Choose a Reading Plan for where to begin (see my Bible Reading Plan article below, however, for some necessary caveats to this!)

*Find a good Bible study or Bible study method

*Learn to reflect on what you are reading

*Take advantage of the many free study resources at your disposal

~Different Bible translations, and what the differences are between word-for-word translations and thought-for-thought (or dynamic equivalent) translations

~The Bible translation I personally would recommend that is an “optimal equivalence” translation

~What the Holy Spirit has clearly called me, personally, to do in my personal Bible study time

~Free online resources and websites for Bible study

~Great books of the Bible to begin with if you are a new believer

~Bible study methods:

*SOAP method Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

*Inductive Bible Study Method

~Great guided Bible study book recommendations

~Practical tips for how to be in the Word as a busy woman

~Meeting with God all throughout the day in relationship with Him, as opposed to relegating time with Him to a business meeting in the morning

~And more!

For full shownotes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

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