Bible Study

The Bible is the inspired word of God, revealing who God is 
and teaching us God's ways. Through reading and studying 
scripture, we may “come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, 
the Son of God, and that through believing [we] may have life 
in his name.” John 20:31

Opportunities to Grow

• Check out the sign-up page for Bible Study opportunities at Joy!
• Create flash cards for memorizing scripture
• Unplug and read the old fashioned way – turning the pages of a book
• Try a study bible that contains explanation of passages
• Write in your bible – highlight, underline, jot notes
• Look for ways to connect scripture to your daily life
• Join a small group bible study
• Listen to an audio bible when driving or exercising
• Sign up for a daily devotion via email
• Create a reading plan and stick to it
• Journal or blog thoughts and feelings related to your readings
• Visit biblegateway.com and read various bible translations
• Practice the three-peat:  read, reread, and read one more time
• Team up with a ‘Study Buddy’
• Begin and end in prayer - thanking God for what He is teaching you

Tools for Growing Deeper with the Word of God
Bible Dictionary – provides history and context
Maps – to give you a better understanding of
distances traveled, climate, topography
Timelines, Charts, and Family Trees
Concordance – to search by topic
Commentary – for deeper explanations and
interpretations of scripture



For the word of God is alive and active. 
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it 
penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit,
 joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts
 and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

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