Learn to Study the Bible

By Edgar on Jul 20, 2009 | 4335 views

Andy Deane sent us a reviewer's copy of his book - Learn To Study The Bible and I'm glad he did.

His book is not the type that you buy, read, highlight stuff and put a way for a rainy day. Instead, this is the book you read, you highlight and then keep right next to your Bible and other reference materials to review and get more study ideas.

Andy lists 40 methods that make Bible studying and meditation on God's Word easy. I say easy because some people complain that they don't know how to study the Bible, or don't find the words or thoughts to praise or meditate on. Andy's book solves this problem. Each method presents us with themes, questions, and real examples that illustrate how to work with a verse, a chapter, a book or Word study.

One Method that I really like is The Five Ps. As Andy writes: "The Five Ps Method is a great way to apply scriptural truths to our daily [lives] (p. 83)."

The Five Ps are (simplified for brevity):

Principle of Conduct: Find and/or Write a verse that states a life principle.
Put Another Way: Re-write it in your own words
Personal Struggle: Connect this to your personal life.
Profit or Loss Anticipated: What are the benefits of following God's Word vs. not?
Plan of Action: How are you planning to follow God's Word (be simple. follow through.)?

Our High School Ministry starts a new class series in John and I plan to use these five Ps as I look at John 1. And of course, I'll put an apologetics twist to these Ps.

I'm also ordering a couple of copies to give away to our students (It's a surprise so don't tell them!).

Andy is self-publishing this book so please pass the word. 40 methods to learn to study the bible are worth it.