How to Study the Bible

In times past when I studied the bible, well, I really didn't study it I mostly just read it. Now I study it.
In church a scripture is pulled out and a sermon is made.  But the issue with that is it limits our view of what is really being said in the scriptures.  The Torah was given to the Israelites.  So if we want to understand the scriptures we need to study them exactly the way the people who were given them studied them.  If you are studying a specific topic/word then you need a concordance and you need to look up every place that topic/word is discussed in the Bible. We have to search it like hidden treasure Proverbs 2:4. This will give you the bigger picture.  We cannot just pick and choose scriptures.  We have to let the Word interpret the Word. We have to remember the Word is of no private interpretation (2Pe 1:20).

I came across a great computer program called E-sword. This is a great study tool. This program is so well laid out.  There are several versions.  One version kind of basic you can download from their website and it is free.  You can then add different Bible versions or commentaries, some are free and some costs.  http://www.e-sword.net/   You can also make a donation if you like. 

The other version is from http://119ministries.com/free-resources  and it has lots of extras.  Although a lot larger file 3 to 4 GBs.  But if your computer can handle, it is worth it!  It is also free, but you have to go through checkout and input your information.   Enjoy!

Written by:   Jana D. Pindell