Entering a life-long relationship with Jesus means becoming a life-long learner of the Bible, but sometimes you just don’t know where to start.
Our staff has put together this list of some of our favorite study tools to equip you on your journey to a deeper knowledge and love of God’s Word.
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Follow one of these Bible reading plans and get into the Word every day:
(These plans are all found on the YouVersion Bible app; download it on the App Store or Google Play Store)
- Gospels in 31 Days
- New Believer’s Devotional on YouVersion
- Foundations of Faith on YouVersion
- Bible in One Year with Nicky Gumbel – YouVersion Plan
- Year-long reading plan that simultaneously goes through the Old and New Testaments
- The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble (Website or YouVersion Plan)
- Chronological year-long reading plan with accompanying podcast
Learning about historical and cultural context can unlock incredible teachings from the Bible. Use these resources to learn more:
- BibleProject (Website or Youtube)
- Offers free animated videos and resources including great introductions to each book of the Bible and explanations of recurring Biblical themes and terms
- Enduring Word Commentary
- An online commentary great for simple historical context and life application
- RightNow Media
- A video library of Bible studies. Request a free account by clicking here!
- Bible Lexicon
- A resource to look up Bible verses in the original Hebrew or Greek
Check out some of these other resources our staff have found impactful in their own lives.
Books:
- My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
- Prodigal God by Tim Keller
- The Calvary Road by Roy Hession
Podcasts:
- Knowing Faith (Apple Podcasts or Spotify)
- “Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted.”
- Daily Grace Podcast (Apple Podcasts or Spotify)
- “Our goal is for women to know that deep Bible study, sound doctrine, and rich theology are not just for the seminary student or pastor, but are accessible and transformational for all believers.”