Resources for Bible Study: Journaling, Memorizing, Reading, Studying
For Devotional Use, Research, Scripture Memorization, Study Groups
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Tim. 3:16-17) -- Use these resources to help you in our own Bible study and also to encourage others to learn about God through His Word.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources for general information about the Bible or specifically on journaling, memorizing, or studying God's Word. You'll find Bible study tools and some miscellaneous topics such as using it with different age levels, devotionally, or teaching / preaching it.
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General
About the Bible
Articles:
- Bible Reading: Doesn't Make Sense?
- Big Picture of the Bible
- Grasp of the Big Picture of the Bible
- Grasp of the God of the Bible
- How Scripture Thoroughly Equips
- If the Bible is Accurate, Then What?
- If the Bible is from God, Then What?
- If the Bible is God's Word, Then What?
- If the Bible is Sacred, Then What?
- If the Bible is Unique, Then What?
- Truth: Not All Sources are Created Equal
- The Power of God's Word: Because of What It Is
- The Power of God's Word: Because of What It Does
- The Power of God's Word: Because God Is True to It
- The Power of God's Word: Responding to It Only Makes Sense
- You Can Trust the Bible
- Young People's Perception of the Bible
- What You Believe About the Bible Has Implications
Books, DVDs:
- 7 Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible by Erwin W. Lutzer
- A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word by Tim Challies, Josh Byers
- God-Breathed: The Undeniable Power and Reliability of Scripture by Josh McDowell
- How We Got the Bible by Dr. Timothy Paul Jones
- Why Trust the Bible? by Greg Gilbert
Bibles
- Looking for a Specific Translation?
KJV NKJV NASB ESV
NIV NLT NRSV
For Help Choosing: Which are Word for Word Translations, Middle of the Spectrum, and Thought for Thought Translations
- Looking for a Study Bible?
Jeremiah Study Bible
Life Application Bible
MacArthur Study Bible
Quest Study Bible
Ryrie Study Bible
Scofield Study Bible
Stanley Life Principles Bible
More Study Bibles
- Looking for an Audio Bible?
Audio Bibles
- Looking for a Devotional Bible?
Couple's Devotional Bible
Family Devotional Bibles
Kid's Devotional Bibles
Men's Devotional Bibles
Recovery Bibles
Teens Devotional Bible
Women's Devotional Bible
More Devotional Bibles
- Looking for a Journaling Bible?
Journaling Bibles
- Looking for a Large Print Bible?
Large Print Bibles
- Looking for a One Year Bible?
Daily Reading Bibles
- Looking for a Pew Bible?
Pew & Worship Bibles
Bible Accessories
- Bible Covers
- Bible Highlighters Markers & Refills
- Bible Magnifiers
- Bible Map Inserts
- Bible Tabs
- Book Lights
- Bookmarks
- Books of the Bible Ruler
- Verse Keeper Book Darts
Bible Apps
Bible Online
- Bible Hub
- Blue Letter Bible
- Scripture Earth - in different languages
- StudyLight.org
Read - Study
How To Study & Read the Bible
Articles:
- 6 Bible Study Methods You Need to Know (and Try)
- Bible Reading: Where to Start?
- Bible Reading: Order of Books to Read?
- Don't Merely Read the Bible - Engage With the Bible!
- Fortitude in Our Personal Walk
- Objective: Get Students into the Word on Their Own
- Reading the Bible the Whole Way Through
- Scripture Engagement
- Studying Bible Characters: How To Study Bible Characters
- Studying Bible Characters: Why Study Bible Characters to Study
- Bible Character Studies: Which Biblical Characters to Study
- What Happened to Devotion to the Word?
- Devotion to God's Word Makes Sense If . . .
- The Word Hand
- Want to Be More Discerning? - Get Into the Word
Books:
- 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max E. Anders
- 40 Questions About Interpreting The Bible by Robert L. Plummer
- Grasping God's Word: A Hands-on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
- Handbook for Personal Bible Study by Dr. William W. Klein
- How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart
- How to Understand Your Bible by T. Norton Sterrett
- Living by the Book by Howard & William Hendricks
- The New Joy of Discovery by Oletta Wald (also has a Teacher's Guide)
- Transforming Bible Study: Understanding God's Word Like You've Never Read It Before by Bob Grahmann
Resources:
- New to Bible Reading Discipleship Tool
- The Teachers Role in Discipling Students in the Word of God Teachers Training Resource
- The Abide Bible Course Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Five Practices to Help You Engage with God Through Scripture by Phil Collins, Randy Frazee - also available on DVD
Bible Reading Plans
Bible Study Guides
Bible Research - Study Tools
- Bible Gateway Plus (an online digital library)
- Bible Atlas
- Bible Concordances
- Bible Dictionaries
- Bible Encyclopedias
- Bible Handbooks
- Nave's Topical Bible
- The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times by Ralph Gower
Devotional Use of the Bible
Articles:
Resources:
Journal
Articles about Bible Journaling
- 7 Easy Steps to Start Bible Journaling
- Beginner Tips for Bible Journaling
- Creative Bible Journaling Techniques
- How to Bible Journal
Bibles For Journaling
Bible Journaling Kits:
Books About Journaling
- Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Techniques to Express Your Faith by Joanne Fink, Regina Yoder
Misc. Resources to Help You Journal
Memorize
Tools to Help with Scripture Memorization
Articles:
- 14 Ways for Adults to Memorize Scripture
- Bible Memory Verses for Teenagers
- Bible Verses for Young Adults
- Grade School Children & Scripture Memory
- Preschoolers & Scripture Memory
- Scripture Memorization: A Personal Testimony
- Scripture Memory: A Powerful Tool
- Scripture Memory Bible Verses for Senior Adults
- Scripture Memory: For All Ages
- Scripture Reminders Middle Aged Adults Need
- Sending Mixed Messages About Scripture Memorization
Books:
- 52 Ways to Teach Memory Verses by Nancy S. Williamson
- 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart by Robert J. Morgan
- A Genesis to Revelation Scripture Memory Guide by Ed Strauss
Resources:
- Effective Scripture Memorization Worksheet - for teachers training to build positive attitudes toward memorization in the classroom
- Guarding Your Child's Heart by Dr. Gary Smalley
- Navigators' Topical Memory System
- Scripture Memory Made Easy
Age-Related
Adults & the Bible
Articles:
- Adults Studying the Bible on Their Own
- Adults Studying the Bible: Finding It Useful Helps
- Adults Studying the Bible: Wanting to Know the Author Helps
- Adults Studying the Bible: Equipping Them Helps
Resources:
Children & the Bible
Articles:
- Can Children Really Learn the Bible?
- Tool for Children to Study the Bible
- Model for Children to Study the Bible
Resources:
- Bibles For Ages 0 to 2 years - Babies & Toddlers
- Bibles For Ages 3 to 5 years - Beginners & Preschoolers
- Bibles For Ages 6 to 8 years - Grade School
- Bibles for Ages 9-12 - Tweens
- Bible Studies for Children
- Discover 4 Yourself, Children's Bible Study Series: How to Study Your Bible, for Kids by Kay Arthur
- Teaching the Bible to Children PowerPoint Presentation Teacher Training Resource
Teens & the Bible
Articles:
- Teens Study the Bible on Their Own?
- Teens Need the Foundation for Studying the Bible
- Teens Need the Right Motivation to Study the Bible
- Teens Need the Benefits for Studying the Bible
Resources:
May you find God's Word to be a lamp for your feet and a light on your path (Ps. 119:105). These Bible study and Bible reading resources are helpful tools but there can be no substitute for letting God minister to you directly through His Word.