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Bible Study Resources for Beginners
As a new Christian, I remember how intimidated I was by having to read the Bible. I never read it growing up, and I figured you had to be some sort of Scripture scholar to even crack its cover.
Fortunately, I came across a few websites/teachers along the way that broke down everything so easily for me. If it weren’t for them, I’d still be majorly confused! So, without further ado, here’s a list of Bible resources that have helped me a ton.
The Bible Project
The Bible Project is a YouTube channel (and website) that has countless videos that break down what each book of the Bible means. So, before you dig into Genesis, you can watch the video on Genesis to understand the purpose of the book. So helpful! The videos are narrated by Tim Mackie (super chill, laid-back Bible scholar) and his graphic designer friend, Jon Collins. These videos are all animated and beautiful to watch!
Through the Word
Through the Word is still an app I use nearly every day. It’s great in that it reads a chapter of Scripture to you (the guy reading it is all British, so you know it’s legit), and then one of the hosts gives a ten-minute rundown on what the chapter means. It’s ingenious! A great resource if you’re a super busy person who wants to spend time with God but happen to spend a lot of time in your car.
Spoken Gospel
I just recently stumbled across Spoken Gospel, but I was thinking how great it would be for a first-time Bible study. Spoken Gospel breaks down each book of the Bible into individual chapters, so you could read the first chapter of Genesis and then watch their three-minute video that explains it. Every video shows how the Old Testament points to Jesus, something I had never known the Old Testament actually did! Very insightful (and quick) study.
Got Questions
Think of Got Questions as the “Google for Christians.” It’s a search index that has countless articles answering any and every question we might have about Christianity and the Bible. I’ve found their answers to be very accurate, but as always, use discernment and let the Holy Spirit guide you as you search.
Bible Thinker
Mike Winger has to be one of my all-time favorite people! He is laid back and thoughtful as he studies and answers questions about the Bible. His concern isn’t with beating people over the head with Scripture but using it as a guide for living our lives in submission to God - exactly how it should be! Every Friday he does a 20-question series that answers his viewers’ questions about the Bible. These are all random, off-the-cuff questions that he answers by delving into the text. Good stuff! You can find him on YouTube.
The Bible Recap
The Bible Recap is a podcast (and book) that has you read a couple of Bible chapters each day and then summarizes what you just read in a way that’s engaging and easy to follow. I love that not only are the chapters broken down but that historical context is also given, which makes it easier to understand what’s going on at the time–especially where the Old Testament is concerned!
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These resources have been a blessing in my life, and I pray they’re a blessing in yours. And please, please reach out to me to help you navigate any questions you may have. I may not automatically know the answer, but I will definitely get back to you on what the Bible says. Praying you grow further in your love of God and His Word.