Loving God Resources: Bible
Bible: Growing in knowledge of God through daily personal Bible reading.
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The resources listed for this topic (the Bible) are quite extensive. To start with, we recommend one activity most: gaining an understanding & love for reading/studying the Bible. Understanding the Bible is absolutely central to growing as a Christ-follower! The spiritual practice of reading the Bible is something we do to better know God and experience life-change.
As an introduction to this vital concept, we recommend a Bible-Reading Plan. There are Bible Reading Plans for people at all levels -- if you've never read the Bible or if you know it well.
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How To Read the Bible For All Its Worth
- Author: Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart
© 2003 numerous editions from Zondervan including ISBN 0310246040
- Notes: This book has been around for many years and has proven it's worth as a guide for understanding the Bible and making your reading more worthwhile. The chapters walk through the sections of Scripture providing a good overview of the subject of each, and helping make the content understandable by those of us who aren't scholars. This book is helpful, also, for those who think they are generally familiar with the Bible but want to know more.
- Resource Access: Purchase at a bookstore (including at Gateway) or order online
- Growth Level: Deepen
- Author: Rick Warren
© 2006 Zondervan ISBN 978-0-310-27300-4
- Notes: This book is now back in-print after many years of being hard to find. Outlines 12 easy-to-follow and practical methods for Bible Study. Includes exercises to help you practice each method, as well as general reminders about why we study the Bible and how we can apply what we've learned to our daily lives. (Previously titled Twelve Dynamic Bible Study Methods)
- Resource Access: Order at a bookstore (such as here at Gateway) or order online
- Growth Level: Deepen
- Author: Tony Jones
© 2003 Th1nk/NavPress ISBN 1576834530
- Notes: This book was perhaps written primarily for students, but even those of us who've been out of school for a while will learn something about how to better connect with God in how we read the Bible, meditate on it, communicate with God about it, and live out the message. If you've been studying the Bible for a while and are feeling that your reading is becoming dry, try thinking about the Bible like Tony does in this book -- you may see fresh life in your study. If you are new to Bible reading and are looking for ways to experience God's word more fully, this easy-to-read book may be interesting to you, too. Includes some ideas that you could use with a running partner or group, also.
- Resource Access: Purchase at a bookstore (including at Gateway) or order online
- Growth Level: Deepen
- Author: Norman Geisler, William Nix
© 1974 Moody Press ISBN 0802428789
- Notes: This book presents a conservative view to the Bible, helping the reader understand how the Bible came together and why it matters. The authors have substantial scholarly knowledge, but manage to keep this book readable to average people, also. Gain a better understanding of the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture. Could be used by a group with some planning.
- Growth Level: Develop
- Author: Douglas Connelly
© 1999 Zondervan ISBN 0310222672
- Notes: Subtitled: "A user-friendly look at the good book." If you're new to Bible reading, but really want to understand it better, this may be a good choice for you.
- Resource Access: Purchase at a bookstore or order online
- Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)
- Author: Whitney T. Kuniholm
© 2003 Shaw Books ISBN 087880743
- Notes: This book contains 100 readings through the Bible, each designed for personal contemplative reading. Each reading is organized into five parts: Pray, Read, Reflect, Think, Pray. The Scripture passages were chosen to give the reader a view on the big picture of the entire Bible.
- Resource Access: Leaders can access at the library or anyone can order online
- Growth Level: Develop
- Author: Eugene Peterson
© 2004 NavPress ISBN 1576834662
- Notes: This book contains passages from the Message Bible. It is a good size to keep at your desk to read when facing the issues of our daily lives (stress, money, work, relationships, etc.)
- Resource Access: Purchase at a bookstore (including at Gateway) or order online
- Growth Level: All
- Author: Gateway Community Church
- Notes: This Bible Reading Plan takes you through the entire Bible in a year. You can start at any time. Print this PDF double-sided, the fold it in half and keep it in your Bible.
- Resource Access: PDF
- Growth Level: Develop
- Author: Gateway Church
- Notes: Take the next 21 days as a challenge to read the Bible. Each day you'll read a chapter from the Gospel of John and think about what you learned about God through the reading. This is a great introductory study to develop the habit of regular Bible reading or to introduce the reader to the life of Christ.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Discover
30 Days To Understanding the Bible
- Author: Max Anders
© 1998 Nelson Reference ISBN 0785214232
- Notes: The title says it all -- gain a basic understanding of the Bible by studying 15 minutes a day for 30 days. This is a workbook -- you learn about how the Bible is arranged, what it contains, and what you can think about it -- by completing exercises and filling in information. It provides
- Resource Access: Purchase at a bookstore or order online
- Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)
- Author: GospelCom
Gospel Communications Network
- Notes: Among the many web sites for searching & reading the Bible, this one is recommended most highly for how easy it is to use and how many different Bible versions it contains.
- Resource Access: Access online
- Growth Level: Reference Material
- Author: Gateway Church
- Notes: Use these questions with a friend or individually after reading a simple passage of Scripture. Great for those in the "discover" season -- you don't need to have lots of Bible knowledge to have good discussions with these questions.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Discover or Develop
- Author: Gateway Church
© Gateway Church
- Notes: This is a simple exercise, with questions to answer when you read Scripture, spending time with God.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Develop
- Author: Gateway Church
© Gateway Church
- Notes: Learn about and practice meditating on Scripture. Includes a list of passages to meditate on.
- Resource Access: Dowload PDF
- Growth Level: Develop
- Author: Gateway Church
(NA) ISBN Gateway Church
- Notes: Think about the reasons behind memorizing Scripture and learn techniques to help you memorize. A list of passages to consider memorizing is also included.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Develop
Observation / Interpretation / Application (OIA)
- Author: Gateway Church
© Gateway Church (NA)
- Notes: This Bible Study technique aims to help the student read Scripture, interpret a solid meaning, and apply what they learned to their real life. Choose a passage to study, then proceed thru each of the sections - starting with Observation, then moving into Interpretation, and finally Application.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Deepen
- Author: Gateway Community Church
© 2004 Gateway Community Church
- Notes: When choosing a new Bible, or deciding which translation to read, you are faced with an ever-increasing slate of options. Read samples of many popular translations to prepare yourself to pick out a new Bible.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Reference Material
- Author: Gateway Community Church
© 2004 Gateway Community Church
- Notes: Spend the next few weeks reading the Bible and composing your own Biography of God. As you read each day, look for some new way that you understand who God is. This is a good exercise to motivate you to daily Bible reading, and also aids in an understanding of God and reasons for worship.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Develop
Attributes of God & Bible Study Tools
- Author: Gateway Community Church
© 2004 Gateway Community Church
- Notes: Look up Bible passages surrounding some attributes of God. While this resource is primarily designed to help you understand who God is, it also includes a very helpful section about using Bible study tools.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)
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- Author / Series: Carolyn Nystrom / Discipleship
© 1992 Zondervan ISBN 0310547210
- Bible Section: Topical Study
- Notes: This study guide presents an introduction for anyone looking to make the Bible part of their daily life. Also offers motivation for studying Scripture for those already familiar with the concepts.
- Resource Access: Leaders can access at the library or anyone can order online
- Leader Notes: 6 sessions. This guide may be suitable for running partners or individuals, though primarily designed for small groups. Includes a leader's guide with notes on each question.
- Growth Level: Discover or Develop
Using the Bible in Small Groups
- Author: Gateway Church
© Gateway Church
- Notes: This is a guide for Small Group or Serving Group Leaders in how to effectively incorporate the Bible into group discussions.
- Resource Access: Download PDF
- Growth Level: Deepen: Leadership
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