These are definitions, guides, and strategies for studying God’s Word!
82{icon} {views}Concrete Example Even if no one else thinks I’m that funny, at least I amuse myself. Did you see what I did there? We’re going to talk about poetry and I said I have… Read More »Basics 21: Literary Genre-Poetry
91{icon} {views}Background Before we can understand how the Law and Covenants of the OT impact us in our daily lives, we need to understand some of the five W’s and an H. Most of this… Read More »Basics 20: Literary Genre-Law and Covenants
1.9k{icon} {views}Checking with the Experts After writing Bite 68, Jeremy proofread it, like usual. One of his comments to me was, “Looks like you need a Basic on contrast words.” Oh, ok. So I first… Read More »Basics 19: Comparison and Contrast Words
117{icon} {views}At the Start I realize that I am a simple-minded girl. Doing the things I do, I don’t realize why I’m doing them until I’m well on my way into the project. Take pottery… Read More »Basics 18: Why Do I Need to Learn to Think?
57{icon} {views}Crazy World I try to stay away from commenting on current events here at Bible Study Bites. There is enough commentary and media coverage and you don’t need my input on matters. With that… Read More »Basics 17: Why Would You Take the Time to Study?
89{icon} {views}Before We Talk Hermeneutics Funny how life takes little turns. If you read my last Basics article (you can read it here), you’ll know that I mentioned how I see vacations as an opportunity… Read More »Basics 16: Clear Trumps Vague
69{icon} {views}Having Plans for Study I had study plans for our week at Disney World. Prepped my structural diagram ahead of time, printed it, tucked it into my iPad, all set for adventure. Then using… Read More »Basics 15: I Studied While on Vacation
2.1k{icon} {views}If I had my druthers, I’d have started with poetry or prophecy because I think they are the most impactful (and interesting!) with regard to Bible study and interpretation. However, we are currently studying… Read More »Basics 14: Literary Genre–Epistles and Letters
394{icon} {views}What is a Genre of Literature? Literary genre refers to the literary form being used by an author and the rules governing that form. Yes, the definition is from my favorite professor of theology,… Read More »Basics 13: Genres of Literature and Why it Matters
116{icon} {views}I do not know what your background is, my dear fellow student of the word. As we approach scripture together, I try to encourage each of us to leave your backpack of preconceived ideas… Read More »Basics 12: What in the World is She Talking About with the Backpack?
