A home for their hearts Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I am a christian but I don't know very much of the bible. I am feeling called to get into the word and really understand the history of the bible. Is there any great bible studies out there for beginners that covers the whole bible? I don't want some quaint icing filled bible study, I want something meaty. Does that make any sense? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 First of all, I'm so glad you want to know more about the Bible. Your time won't be wasted! I recommend these quick, yet meaty study guides to start with: http://store.precept.org/c-27-40-minute-no-homework.aspx or http://store.precept.org/c-53-new-inductive-study-series-big-picture-studies.aspx I've done many different kinds and find these are the most in depth and well written. Sometimes, the answers are 'obvious' but they fit into the big picture. The first set are 'no-homework' and the 2nd set are 15 minutes-a-day of homework. I like them both . Hope this is helpful. Oh- and they arrive really quickly by mail/UPS. Happy reading/studying! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandmaidenofChrist Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I haven't done this specific Bible study, but have done many from this ministry through the years and have learned SO much from them! I also own a New International Inductive Bible Study that the founder of this group helped publish. The cross-references are SUPERB and there are wide margins to write notes in your Bible and an outline form for each book, with an introduction at the beginning of each book of the Bible. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this style of learning the Bible. It challenges me to form my own opinions about the scripture and has deepened my walk with God SO much since I started doing inductive Bible studies by Precept in the late 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 We are just finishing Experiencing God by Henry & Richard Blackaby. I usually study just my Bible and have yet to have a Bible study book that wowed me. Experiencing God is the closest I've come to being wowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Here's a 3rd vote for any Bible study from Precept Ministries! Look at the section on this page headed "Just Getting Started." Any of the studies there would be a great place to start. Let me know if you have any questions & I'll try to answer them or find the answer for you. I've been taking Precept studies for years & am a trained leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions. I'm researching them. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) If you're interested in a study Bible from the ancient church's perspective (the one that gave us the Bible in the first place), I recommend The Orthodox Study Bible. Completely changed my life to see the meaning and intent of the original writers and early church fathers. I know it's a Bible, not a separate study book, but it's a study Bible with numerous articles and text notes verse by verse -- and it definitely meets the criteria of "meaty." HTH! Edited December 8, 2011 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I agree with the other's suggestions for Precept studies & Experiencing God. Those are fantastic. I'll add The Attributes of God by A.W. Tozer vol. 1 & vol. 2. They're books of Tozer's sermon series on the Attributes of God with a study guide in the back. OH MY, meat! I wish I'd have read this years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 www.thisisyourbible.com has a great course called Exploring the Bible. Free, and comes complete with a tutor. You can do it online or by post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hendriksen's Survey of the Bible is a great resource to use alongside a study. One volume, readable and very helpful. And I'd get a good study bible if you don't have one already. We love the ESV, but there are other good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 If you can find a Community Bible Study group in your area, I highly recommend it. www,communitybiblestudy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Again Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Bible Study Guide for All Ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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