Working with the Word

In the third installment of our Titus mini-series, we dig into chapter 2 to discover the core of Paul's message in this letter. What does Paul want Titus to teach - and why? What does sound teaching have to do with the gospel? And how does God's grace change us by giving us a "why" for righteous living? 

Episode title based on New Testament Books Outlined by Derrel Shaw

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - "Computer Bounce" by Geographer

Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers

Let's dig deeper into Titus. In this episode, we dive into chapter 1, walking through Paul's message in this first major section. We talk about the surprising importance of Paul's greetings, the main reason Paul wrote this letter to Titus, and the stark contrast between church elders and false teachers. 

Episode title based on New Testament Books Outlined by Derrel Shaw

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - "Computer Bounce" by Geographer

Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers

It's time to put our Bible study skills into action, so let's dive into Paul's letter to Titus. Short, punchy, and relevant - a perfect book to practice observing, interpreting, and applying. In this episode we show what a flyover view looks like and why this is step is important when you start a new book of the Bible.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

The Christian Standard Bible

Overview: Titus by the Bible Project 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - "Computer Bounce" by Geographer

Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers

What is the hardest part of good Bible study? Observation? Interpretation? By far it is the final step - Application. Everything is pointless unless we do what God says. But there is so much more to application than saying "just do it." Why do we sometimes struggle to apply the Bible? Are there any pitfalls we must avoid? How do we overcome them? 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Book: Knowable Word by Peter Krol 

Intro song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro song - "New Year" by Bad Snacks 

After Observing what the text says, the next step is to Interpret what it means. This step may sound difficult or subjective, but we suggest it is neither. The goal of interpretation is not to read our own meaning into the text, but discover God's intended meaning within the context of Scripture. 

Intro Song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro Song - "Computer Bounce" by Geographer

The first step in good Bible study is Observation. Start by immersing yourself in the text of Scripture. In this episode we discuss the importance of reading often and purposefully. We also highlight common roadblocks to good observation (there are more than you think). Finally, we offer motivation and practical tools to help you get started. 

Intro Song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks

Outro Song - "Computer Bounce" by Geographer

David Maxson Material - http://embryhills.us/adult_class_material/how_to_study_the_bible_and_enjoy_it_david_maxson.pdf

Color Bible Marking YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQkATe-zNbDso_Z0Y56FKAg/featured

How do you actually do good Bible study? The Bible deserves our utmost respect and care, so we should honestly evaluate how we approach it. Do we have any bad habits that misuse Scripture? Is there a better way to study? In this episode we suggest a simple, common-sense, three-step process. 

So you want to become a better Bible student? That's great, but slow down! Before you jump into the "how" of good Bible study, you need to evaluate your "why" by asking questions like, "Why do I study? What motivates me?" Jeff and Emerson talk about why this first step is essential for fruitful study. 

Do you want to become a better Bible student and disciple of Jesus? We do too, so join us in Working With the Word. Here's a quick summary of what it will be about.