In the same way exercise strengthens my body, Bible reading strengthens my faith. Both are necessary for physical and spiritual health.
Here are 5 lessons the gym teaches us about Bible Study—how to view it and what to do about it.
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In his episode "On Ultra-processed Content," Cal Newport made an analogy between ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed media content. A similar connection can be made between how scripture and theological texts are processed and consumed.
We should fill our spiritual plates in proportion to what is good for us: more Bible reading and less social media memes, even theologically correct ones.
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To study the Bible using Homiletics means to break down a passage to learn the specific facts, themes, truths, and applications such that, by the time you finish you could teach it. In this article, I will outline the specific steps to Homiletics, then I will show you how I used them to study Mark 4:35-41.
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You don’t need the latest Bible study workbook, video, or sermon to study the Bible. There are many outlines that can help you break down a section of scripture for yourself. I’ll share four of them in this article and when they might be a good choice for you. I’ll also show you how I used one to study Mark 4:35-42.
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Devotionals are a great way to start a habit of meeting daily in a Quiet Time with God. If you’d like help starting a daily devotion time, please email me or leave a comment below. I’d love to help you. I’m thankful for quality devotionals that lead me to a scripture and give me something to think on during a busy day or busy season.
Here are a few devotionals that I’ve had my hands on recently.
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"... Martin Luther's friend, Philip Melanchthon, copied the book of Romans twice in his own handwriting because he wanted to make it more perfectly his own."
I wanted to make the book of Romans my own as well.
I got out a pretty notebook and starting copying Romans by hand diligently. It took four months of serious post-op recovery to finish, but I did it. And it was everything I had hoped it would be.
Copying by hand forced me to slow down and think about each word, not just each logical point. It let me treasure the truths I loved dearly. I found myself stopping occasionally as a truth stood out in a new way. It brought me to tears a few times as they sunk deep and met me in my new, more vulnerable place.
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