The Chara Project Podcast

How do we study Jonah chapter 1? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into Jonah, discovering how to study the book chapter by chapter - starting with Jonah chapter 1. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.

In this episode, the team will uncover what is most helpful at the start of any book of the Bible: the history - meaning the who, what, when, and where that helps us place ourselves into what's happening around the book. They'll also uncover some amazing applications we can take away from the first chapter. You’re not going to want to miss it!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

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Have you ever wanted to study Jonah, but didn't know where to start? While Jonah is one of the 17 prophecy books in the Old Testament, it reads differently from the others. It tells a narrative story of a reluctant servant who was pursued by a relentless God. So how do we study a prophecy book that doesn't look or act like all the other prophetic books? How should we approach the book of Jonah?

Join the Chara Project team as they provide insight into how to study the book of Jonah as a whole. They will address what makes the book of Jonah unique, what high-level themes and questions to consider in each of the four chapters, and also address a common question on whether the book of Jonah is real and historical. If you are ready to study the book of Jonah but want some guidance before you start, this episode is for you.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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When people first start studying the Bible, they often find the books of prophecy the most confusing or hard to understand.

The last 17 books of the Old Testament are full of messages from God communicated through hand-selected prophets. The writings of these prophets used powerful imagery and language to communicate God’s messages to His people.

Like most literary styles, prophecy would have been easily relatable to the original hearers, but what about us today?

How do we study prophecy? Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the prophets and their books, explain the purpose of prophecy, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study Biblical prophecy, this episode is for you!

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To learn more about all 9 literary styles found in the Bible, check out this article: https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles

To access the Chronological Order of the Bible mentioned in this episode: https://www.thecharaproject.com/chronological

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible.  What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the passage in Luke 24, as Jesus walks with the Emmaus disciples.

Dive deeper into studying the Emmaus disciples on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/loving-your-neighbor-bible-study. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible.  What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 8 tips we can learn from the passage in John 4, as Jesus interacts with a Samaritan woman at a well.

Dive deeper into studying the Woman at the Well on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/loving-your-neighbor-bible-study. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible.  What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, which also answers the question: Who is our neighbor?

Dive deeper into studying the Good Samaritan on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/loving-your-neighbor-bible-study. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible. 

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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One of the most common questions we hear at The Chara Project is "How do I choose a Bible translation?" Maybe this is a question you've asked before as you have run across different versions of the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they discuss why there are different Bible translations, what to expect when reading them, and where and when to access different translations.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

To access more information on Bible translations, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/translations

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people tol find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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One of the most common questions we get at The Chara Project is "What Study Bible should I choose?" And we understand - picking out a Study Bible can feel overwhelming! Whether you've never owned a Study Bible, you're purchasing a Bible for a friend, or are just looking for a new Bible to add to your collection, this is the podcast for you. Join the Chara Project team, as they provide 3 simple steps to choosing your next Study Bible.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To access more information on Study Bibles, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/studybibles

For The Chara Project's favorite Study Bible they recommend, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/recommended

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Let’s face it, at times the Bible can be hard to understand! A good Study Bible, in a translation that you can easily read and understand, is one of the best tools for helping you understand and make sense of the Bible. But what exactly is a Study Bible? Join the Chara Project team as they explain Study Bibles, why they are important, and provide an inside look into the top six features in a Study Bible that can help you understand God's Word more deeply.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. 

To access more information on Study Bibles, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/studybibles

To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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Are you a Bible Study leader? This episode is for you. Leading a Bible study has it's challenges, but leading with people who don’t share your beliefs can be even trickier. So, what is the key to being a good Bible study leader?  With years of experience, The Chara Project has learned the pitfalls but also the tips and tricks on how to create a safe and loving environment around the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they share these tips - great for any Bible study leader who wants to start or expand their current group - especially to include those who may not share your beliefs.

This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.

The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.

For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide - or to access the Bible Study Leader Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give

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