Bible study can be intimidating, but there are so many great resources as our finger tips to help us! Here are some of my favorite resources for Bible study.
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Featured Book:
You’re Not Too Late
Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World
My friend Rebecca George has a new release, and this book is for anyone who has faced disappointments, when God’s timing hasn’t been our timing, or felt they were too late. Rebecca has a way of cheering you on while gently helping you sort through those feelings and turn to God’s truth instead.
I love that this is a hybrid book and journal!
Featured Book:
At the Kitchen Sink
by Dina Deleasa-Gonsar
Whether you’re scraping by on a busy weeknight, planning a big meal for a celebratory gathering, or reminding yourself to eat in the middle of a busy afternoon, At the Kitchen Sink will remind you that there is marvelous in your mundane, and there is purpose in your prayers at the kitchen sink.
You know I love food, and I love Dina’s heart to point people to God through it.
Featured Book:
Rembrandt is in the Wind
Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith
How do art and faith intersect? How does art help us see our own lives more clearly? What can we understand about God and humanity by looking at the lives of artists?
Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the human experience. And it says a lot about our Creator too. Great works of art can speak to the soul in a unique way.
This book challenged me in so many ways: beauty is part of our humanity and something worth pursuing.
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Bibles
ESV Single Column Journaling Bible
This is my go to, daily Bible. It has no commentary and few footnotes, giving me a clean copy of God’s Word to start from. I love the 2-inch margin for writing notes too. (Note: my particular cover is no longer available but this one is comparable.)
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
This is the study Bible that revolutionized my study of Scripture! With cultural commentary, extensive cross-references, and a different translation that my other Bible, this one is always by my side during my study time.
She Reads Truth CSB Study Bible
The CSB Version is another favorite of mine, and this Bible is beautiful! I love the key verse art you find at the beginning of each book. This Bible gives useful context information and also includes devotionals, cross-references, and more.
Other Bible Options:
YouVersion App – You can download and read multiple versions of the Bible for free, but you can also listen to the passages as well.
ESV Bible App – This is another good app with an audio version of Scripture.
Commentaries
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament
It’s no secret I am big on cultural context in Bible study. This book gives detailed cultural context that helps us better understand what these passages meant to the original audience.
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament
Craig S. Keener is one of the most knowledgeable voices when it comes to biblical cultural context. In addition to cultural context, this book helps connect the Old and New Testaments.
Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines
I’m a map and chart nerd, and this one is full of useful information (over 200 pages!) to help you better understand the land (then and now) and the Bible as a whole.
If you are doing my study, To Dwell in Our Midst, this is an invaluable resource! With illustrations, maps, and charts, this guide breaks down the various areas of the tabernacle and festivals and shows how it all points us to Jesus.
Holman Illustrated Guide To Biblical Geography
Knowing the geography of the Holy Land helps us better understand Scripture. I’ve heard some call the land “The Fifth Gospel.” This books helps explain the various areas read about and what they would have looked like in the ancient world.
Who doesn’t love Charles Spurgeon? I quoted this one weekly in my Light and Life teachings. Spurgeon gives insight and wisdom for each of the stanzas in Psalm 119, which all start with a subsequent letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Online Commentaries:
Bible Hub – This site allows you to read multiple commentaries
at the same time, so you can compare.
Original Language Websites
Favorite Books
Even Better Than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything about Your Story
I love stories, and the Bible tells us one story. Nancy Guthrie masterfully chases nine themes through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, explaining how each of these help us better understand that story and how they give us hope for today.
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
I love the way Dane Ortlund shows us Jesus and His heart for you and for me. It’s beautiful and will make you fall more in love with your Savior.
Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul
There’s a great deal out there these days about breathing as a way to calm your mind, but I love that this book helps me pair that breathing with Scripture. Not only is this book beautiful, but I love how simple and practical it is to pray God’s Word.
Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith
Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the human experience. And it says a lot about our Creator too. Great works of art can speak to the soul in a unique way.
Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
I’m no longer scared of Revelation! Nancy Guthrie pulls the thread throughout all of Scripture to better help us understand the message and imagery of Revelation.
At the Kitchen Sink: Recipes to Fill Your Table, Words to Fill Your Heart
Dina is an amazing chef, but she is also an encourager. There are so many recipes in this book you will want to try! My favorite feature are the “More to Share” recipes, perfect for taking to a neighbor or friend who needs a meal.
Everyday Prayers Series
Everyday Prayers for Faith: Finding Confidence in God No Matter What
I know. I know. This one is mine, but every time I read through these promises of God, I am reminded of how good He is. It fuels my faith when doubts threaten to creep in.
Everyday Prayers for the School Year
Tara L. Cole has a heart for equipping moms to pray for their kids. This 30-day devotional helps moms pray through various aspects of the school year.
Who doesn’t need a little peace?! Brooke McGlothlin, the mastermind behind this series, reminds us that Jesus does not simply give us peace; He is our peace.
Everyday Prayers for Patience: Giving Yourself and Your Kids the Grace to Grow
It’s possible to learn how to wait for God’s perfect timing, even when it seems like we’ve been waiting forever. The prayers will help you seek God’s heart to discover surer ways to have patience with your children and yourself. Your life and theirs can become beautiful reflections of His great patience with us.
Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others, and Even Yourself
Releasing December 3, 2024… Rachael extends the tender invitation from a loving God to His beloved. She explores the concept of biblical love and then guides readers through practical ways to live out love for others. I love Rachael’s heart to encourage us toward loving one another and loving God!
Everyday Prayers for Joy: A 30-Day Devotional & Reflective Journal for Women
During a season of unknowns, God opened His Word to author Gina L. Smith and taught her His definition of joy so that she could experience it deep in her heart. He helped her realize that she had been finding joy in His blessings, rather than in Him, the source of those blessings. And she learned how to “count it all joy”.
Other Favorites
Sharpie Felt Tip Colored Pens (for note taking)
Sharpie Gel Pens (also for note taking)
Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Pens (for writing in my Bible – THEY ARE ERASABLE!!!)
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