We will learn 12 methods for reading the bible.

Apply the one that is best for you!

This class will demonstrate twelve different methods for reading the Bible that will help you understand its words more fully and nudge you toward applying those words to your life more faithfully.

This is not a "bible study" class.

The Bible's truths have the power to shape you, transform you, and align you with the character and ways of Jesus Christ as you encounter him in the gospels and throughout all of Scripture.

The twelve methods that will be taught are:

Devotional

Chapter Summary

Character Quality

Thematic

Biographical

Topical

Word Study

Book Background

Book Survey

Chapter Analysis

Book Synthesis

Verse-By-Verse Analysis

Step One: Choose the Bible version that you prefer.

This is a great app:

https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/

Step Two: purchase this book for class

Required text:

Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways you Can Unlock God's Word

Purchase online for approximately:

$14.00-$20.00.

Please do not get thekindle format. Please purchase a book.

Other items to obtain or bring from home:

(Some of these items can be found online for free, depending on your Bible version.)

Bible Encyclopedia

Topical Bible

Two recent bible versions

A Bible dictionary

A Bible handbook

A one-or-two-volume commentary