2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
My kids and I have been memorizing this verse this week. I must confess, I am the absolute WORST when it comes to scripture memorization! My kids are amazing at it...in fact, they know all the books of the Bible and put me to shame when we race to find scripture. Pretty sad, huh? Anyway, the material we've been using suggests that we approach scripture memory in a variety of ways. Day 1, we make up hand motions; day 2, we draw a picture; day 3, we write the verse three times...and so on. I'm finding that hand motions are my friend when it comes to scripture memory:) If Pastor Dave ever teaches one of the verses I know motions to, I'm going to have to sit on my hands!
I think it's important that we find whatever way works best for us to learn the Word of God. Maybe you learn best by listening to podcasts. Maybe curling up in an easy chair with your Bible works for you. Maybe you need to take notes while you're studying. Maybe (like me!) you need hand motions to really, really "get it."
Or maybe you don't know what works best for you. Maybe...and it's okay if this is true for you...maybe you aren't really studying the Word right now. Maybe you want to, but you aren't sure how to get started. Or maybe you've started in the past, but haven't found a way that works for you consistently. If any of this is ringing a bell, if the Holy Spirit is giving you a nudge right now, I want to encourage you! You can be a student of the Word of God. In fact, God made you unique and beautiful and knows exactly how to teach you.
Below is a list I like to call "Linky Love." These are links to websites and web tools that I know to be helpful in our pursuit to know God's Word and apply it to our lives. It isn't an exhaustive list, so please, if you are aware of other helpful sites--let me know! Not only do I want to share them here, but they would be personally encouraging to me as well.
Remember, these are all helpful tools, but the most important pieces in growing in our study and understanding of God's Word are a humble heart and teachable spirit. May the Lord bless you as you grow in the knowledge of His grace...
Jen
Bible Gateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/
Study Light: http://www.studylight.org/
Blue Letter Bible: http://www.blueletterbible.org/
Amazing Bible: http://www.amazingbible.org/
Bible Study Tools: http://www.biblestudytools.
The Active Word (Bob Coy): http://www.activeword.org/
Thru The Word with J. Vernon McGee: http://www.thruthebible.org/site/c.irLMKXPGLsF/b.4104119/k.949F/Welcome_to_Thru_the_Bible_RadioThe_Bible_Study_Program_Taught_by_Dr_J_Vernon_McGee.htm
The Word for Today (Chuck Smith): http://www.twft.com/
Moody Bible Institue Radio: http://www.moodyradio.org/
My kids and I have been memorizing this verse this week. I must confess, I am the absolute WORST when it comes to scripture memorization! My kids are amazing at it...in fact, they know all the books of the Bible and put me to shame when we race to find scripture. Pretty sad, huh? Anyway, the material we've been using suggests that we approach scripture memory in a variety of ways. Day 1, we make up hand motions; day 2, we draw a picture; day 3, we write the verse three times...and so on. I'm finding that hand motions are my friend when it comes to scripture memory:) If Pastor Dave ever teaches one of the verses I know motions to, I'm going to have to sit on my hands!
I think it's important that we find whatever way works best for us to learn the Word of God. Maybe you learn best by listening to podcasts. Maybe curling up in an easy chair with your Bible works for you. Maybe you need to take notes while you're studying. Maybe (like me!) you need hand motions to really, really "get it."
Or maybe you don't know what works best for you. Maybe...and it's okay if this is true for you...maybe you aren't really studying the Word right now. Maybe you want to, but you aren't sure how to get started. Or maybe you've started in the past, but haven't found a way that works for you consistently. If any of this is ringing a bell, if the Holy Spirit is giving you a nudge right now, I want to encourage you! You can be a student of the Word of God. In fact, God made you unique and beautiful and knows exactly how to teach you.
Below is a list I like to call "Linky Love." These are links to websites and web tools that I know to be helpful in our pursuit to know God's Word and apply it to our lives. It isn't an exhaustive list, so please, if you are aware of other helpful sites--let me know! Not only do I want to share them here, but they would be personally encouraging to me as well.
Remember, these are all helpful tools, but the most important pieces in growing in our study and understanding of God's Word are a humble heart and teachable spirit. May the Lord bless you as you grow in the knowledge of His grace...
Jen
Bible Gateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/
Study Light: http://www.studylight.org/
Blue Letter Bible: http://www.blueletterbible.org/
Amazing Bible: http://www.amazingbible.org/
Bible Study Tools: http://www.biblestudytools.
The Active Word (Bob Coy): http://www.activeword.org/
Thru The Word with J. Vernon McGee: http://www.thruthebible.org/site/c.irLMKXPGLsF/b.4104119/k.949F/Welcome_to_Thru_the_Bible_RadioThe_Bible_Study_Program_Taught_by_Dr_J_Vernon_McGee.htm
The Word for Today (Chuck Smith): http://www.twft.com/
Moody Bible Institue Radio: http://www.moodyradio.org/
2 comments:
Thanks, Jen, for the encouraging blog entry. And I love the "linky love" approach. :)
thank you for the links!
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