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16 things to do while your Bible study is on break

November 28, 2017 By Krisan Marotta

Is your Bible study on break for the holidays? Many studies end before Thanksgiving and don’t resume until January. What can you do over break to stay in the Word? Here are some good ideas.

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Understanding Hebrew Poetry

November 7, 2017 By Krisan Marotta

The key to understanding Hebrew poetry and Wisdom Literature is knowing that the “rhyme” of ideas is more important than the sounds. This “rhyming” of ideas is called parallelism.

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How to do an Analytical Outline

July 29, 2017 By Krisan Marotta

An analytical outline is a way of displaying a text of Scripture so that the flow of thought and the relationship between the grammatical parts become clear. It is my favorite study tool and one of the first things I do. Learn how to make one.

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Bible Study 101: How to do a word study

May 17, 2017 By Krisan Marotta

Word studies are one of the basic tools of Bible study. With today’s tools, you don’t have to know Greek and Hebrew to do a good word study. Here’s how.

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Interpreting Narratives

December 4, 2016 By Krisan Marotta

Narratives are true stories. Over 40% of the Old Testament Scriptures are narratives. Generally, the purpose of a biblical narrative is to show the Lord at work in His creation. Every genre found in the Bible presents unique challenges for understanding. Narratives are no exception. With narratives we think in scenes, plot and character, rather than paragraphs and outlines.

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How to study prophecy

August 17, 2016 By Krisan Marotta

Studying biblical prophecy is an often overwhelming task. Much of it is written in Hebrew poetry. The names and places are foreign, and the metaphors don’t always resonate with our modern ears. Yet we can usually understand the main point. If studying an Old Testament prophet overwhelms you, here are some tips to get you started.

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Interpreting Epistles

September 9, 2015 By Krisan Marotta

Every genre found in the Bible presents unique challenges for understanding. Here are guidelines for studying epistles.

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What if I failed my Bible reading plan?

February 11, 2014 By Krisan Marotta

Approximately one-third of those who started a Bible reading plan in January abandon it by February. By May that number will drop to half. What if you are one of the statistics?

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30 Tips to Improve your Bible Study

February 21, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

Did you make a resolution to improve your Bible study? Here are 30 tips to help you keep that promise.

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