jkl Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hi! I am looking for suggestions. I am trying to find something that will go passage by passage explaining the Scripture for me as I read the Bible. Something that prompts me to journal as well would be a plus. We are new to any sort of Bible study. Our pastor does a terrific job of explaining Biblical passages to us on Sundays, but I want more! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Here's a good one that is like that: https://www.cph.org/p-23689-womens-bible-study-book-of-ruth-ebook-version.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Is there a particular book of the Bible that you want to start with? I like Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series (titles like "Be Mature", "Be Confident", etc.) for each book. Each chapter gives a short section to read and then has commentary and questions. Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Joyful-Philippians-Things-Commentary/dp/1434768465/ I also like God's Word for You studies like this: https://www.amazon.com/Galatians-You-Reading-Feeding-Leading/dp/1908762578/ And N.T. Wright's "For Everyone" series: https://www.amazon.com/John-Everyone-Part-Chapters-Testament/dp/0664227899/ I particularly like this series because the Scripture passages are IN there! lol So those are my top picks! I've done at least one from each of these series and like them the most. Another thing that may help you in the long run is to get a good Bible commentary. You can read whatever you want in the Bible and sort of follow along in the commentary for any clarification you need. There are many good ones and your pastor can probably recommend some to you! Edited March 30, 2017 by 6packofun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 If you just want a commentary, google "bible commentary". Matthew Henry has good insights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Explorers Bible study offers verse by verse type studies with different books of the Bible. They include commentary. I would suggest starting with something easier like gospels or letters Than the prophets or Revelation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkl Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks so much everyone! I'll check these all out. I don't even know where in the Bible I want to start--just somewhere :) Dh and I are not new to Christianity (we were both raised Catholic), but we are very new to the type of church we are now attending and the way they go through the Bible a little bit each week. Our church has Bible study groups we hope to start attending in the future, but there just isn't any time in the schedule right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Another option is the Explorers Bible study highschool studies. They are a bit easier but very good overview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I was going to reccomend the NT Wright series. It's a great place to start for beginners. I used it with my grade 5 student last year and it worked at her level as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Why not get a study bible? Of all the ones I've tried I love my MacArthur study bible in esv the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) You might want to check out Community Bible Study. It's an non-denominational study that meets in communities all over the US and in many other countries. It runs from Sept-May and meets once a week for 2 hours. Most of the classes have a Homeschool Program. My particular CBS class has a Homeschool Program through 12 grade - it's awesome. The homeschoolers study the exact same thing as the adult but at an age appropriate level. CBS classes usually choose one book of the Bible to spend 30 weeks on and go verse by verse - unless it's a shorter book and then they will group several together. In recent years, my class has spent a year on Matthew, a year on 1st and 2nd Corinthians, and this year we're studying Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers to cover the exodus of the Jews and time in the wilderness . You have a study that you do at home that guides you through the passage you're studying that week. Then, you go to class and discuss your answers in your small group, which is my favorite part of CBS. I love hearing what the other women gleaned from the same passage. Then, all the women come together to hear a brief lecture about the same passage, and then you go home and read the commentary that's provided with the study. So there are 4 different components to the study. I've been a class member of CBS for 13 years and I've learned so much about the Bible and made many wonderful friends! I believe it costs $35 for the materials for the whole year. I think it's $15 for a child to join and I believe there's a family cap for multiple children. Their Children's Program runs from nursery through age 6 in most locations. Check it out to see if there's a class in your area - http://www.communitybiblestudy.org ETA: Usually, the homeschool kids are in the Children's Program through age 6 and then go into the Homeschool Program. Our Homeschool Program begins in K. I hope I made that more clear! Edited March 30, 2017 by jjeepa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkl Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks so much everyone! I'm looking through all of these options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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