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Themes and More in Luke

Themes and More in Luke Getting Started - Part 2In the previous post, I wrote about how to get started gathering background information about a book like Luke. As a Bible teacher, I have to go a little deeper than just the Study Bible introductions, so I read some introductions in longer commentaries on the book of Luke. (A commentary is written by a Bible scholar or teacher who has researched ... Read the Post

These are the things you simply must know if you want to get the most out of Luke.

Walking Through Luke Week 1

Walking Through Luke Week 1 Getting Started - Part 1 Can you just dive right into a book of the Bible without reading an introduction, without knowing anything about the book? Yes, absolutely! Most of the time when I’m doing my Bible reading, I just dive right in! Sometimes that works out great. In my morning reading I’m just working my way through the Bible getting to know God more, looking for ... Read the Post

Some tips for gathering background information about Luke...

Bible Reading vs. Bible Study

Bible Reading vs. Bible Study Reading the Bible for morning devotions is not the same thing as Bible study, and that's okay. If you are a follower of Jesus, you probably have a desire to spend some time in the Word each day. You may be wondering, what to do with that time. Should you read the Bible every morning*, or use that time to do homework for your weekly Bible ... Read the Post

Devotional Bible Reading is not the same thing as Bible Study. Both are important, but it is helpful to know the difference.

To You, or to Y’all?

To You or Y'all Is your bible reading too american?Do you usually think of your faith as something that is personal, or corporate? Is your faith an individual thing, or a group experience? Think about it for a moment. To what extent does your faith belong to you alone, and what part of it belongs to the body of Christ, the Church? What about your life? Your time, talent and ... Read the Post

American Individualism may be clouding how you read Paul's letters. Is your faith primarily about you, or is it about y'all?

Who Needs a Dictionary?

Who Needs a Dictionary? How connotation words block our understanding of the BibleHave you ever wondered why there are so many English translations of the Bible? English words have changed in meaning over time, so careful translators are always looking for the right word to convey the original intent of an ancient author to the mind of a modern man.  Not only have word meanings shifted over ... Read the Post

In an age where words mean whatever we want them to, the need for precise definitions in Bible study is greater than ever.

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