Understand and Enjoy God's Word
One of the many ways we abide in Jesus—or stay connected and dependent on God—is to sit with him and study the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word, so every time we hear Scripture, we hear from God.
Through the Bible, we can truly know and enjoy God. Discover more of what God has for us in his Word and enrich your understanding with free resources like commentaries, study sheets, and more.
How to Study the Bible
New to studying the Bible? We're glad you're here! There are many different methods to Bible study, but a great place to start is to walk through four steps every time you read a passage: Observation, Interpretation, Application, and Prayer.
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Book of the Bible
Want to study a book of the Bible and need a place to start?
Check out our summary sheets for helpful study tools specific to that book and information about context, outlines, themes, and more.
Need a summary of a book of the Bible?
Check out videos from The Bible Project to learn the overall story, structure, and message.
Looking for verses or books about a specific topic?
Check out bible.org or openbible.info.
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Spiritual Practices
What is a spiritual practice?
Spiritual practices or disciplines are activities rooted in Scripture, individual or corporate, that help followers of Jesus deepen their intimacy with God and be shaped by the Spirit to look more like Christ.
What are the various spiritual practices?
We've gathered a list of more than 40 spiritual practices and Bible study methods you can engage in with each daily Join The Journey lesson. Learn more about the spiritual practices.
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How to study the Bible
Bible study is easy and for everyone! Learn the four steps to study the Bible on our Bible study methods page.
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