NIV Bible for Journalling and Verse-Mapping: Floral

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Also, knowing how to discern biblical truths from the lies of the enemy is a powerful benefit of Bible study that will help you stand firm in faith, no matter what you face.

Read the cross-references to understand the word from a different angle and often you will gain a deeper understanding of how the original audience understood the word. Step 5. Interpret The VerseFive minutes later, what you read remains a distant memory. I have been there and am sure I am not alone.

They have some really great verse mapping templates and other tools for you to really dive deep using this Bible study method. When studying the Bible through Verse mapping you really want a Bible translation that is easy for you to read. If you have a King James Version and struggle to get into the habit, it could be that Old English is just too foreign to you to relate to.For this example, I’m going to use Proverbs 9:10, “The fearof the Lord is the beginningof wisdom, and the knowledgeof the Holy One is insight.” (ESV) Verse mappingis a great way to refresh your quiet time. Whether you struggle to understand the Bible or you are just going through a dry season, this method can bring value to your Bible study time. Under the verse, note some specific ways this verse applied to the original readers. Consider these main points: The Verse Mapping Journal was born out of that time when I decided to draw near to him daily. What is Verse Mapping? Zondervan ( @Zondervan) is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources, and digital products. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Some people write the verse double spaced and jot the definitions under the word in a different color pen. If you want to go further in your study of God’s word in an easy to follow directions and you don’t have to use a variety of color pens/pencils if you don’t want to. The Journal has everything laid out for your study needs. The girl’s bible is easy to read and the difference between the adult bible and the girl's bible is just at the introduction. In the NIV Verse Mapping Bible , author Kristy Cambron shows you the basics and helps you to discover the joy of verse mapping, allowing you to make this five-step process part of your daily Bible study. Verse mapping will help you learn the historical context, transliteration, translation, connotation, and theological framework of a verse. This unique study technique includes exploring Hebrew and Greek word studies, finding connections in Scripture, comparing Bible translations, and learning as much as you can from your time in God's Word. Write your verse(s)—or selected phrase(s)—in 2-4 additional translations. Underline or highlight key phrases, or words that may be repeated across multiple translations. Verse mapping invites you to study God’s word to discover more about who God is, His character, and His commands.Instead, seek the Lord wholeheartedly to learn and learn to hunger for God’s Word. The more you practice verse mapping or any other Bible study method, the more comfortable you’ll be studying Scripture. Just keep seeking the Lord and He will meet you there! My favorite Bible study templates These are just a few issues of concern I have with choosing to primarily study topically as opposed to studying book-buy-book, line-by-line. Bible study is a key piece in our Christian walk. False teachers are everywhere and when we know Scripture, they cannot deceive us. Concordance and Lexicon; hardcopy or App. My favorite App is Bible Hub and my favorite concordance is Strong’s Expanded Exhaustive Concordance. These are the tools you’ll use to define your keywords. We are so thankful for this opportunity to partner with Kristy to bring this unique Bible study tool to life,” says Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “We feel honored that our Verse Mapping Bible editions will foster a deeper love of Scripture while helping readers develop a new, lifelong Bible reading habit.”

They instructed us to pray to the Holy Spirit for His wisdom instead of reading a commentary when we came across a verse we did not understand. I was skeptical at first, and quite surprised- and in awe- when it worked! Scripture writing is a big part of the processing of understanding and retaining the verses you study. I always begin by highlighting the verse or verses in my favorite Bible and then writing then it out in my journal. Respect and reverence for God and His awesomeness is the origin of knowing and exercising knowledge. The truth found in God allows for deep insight and understanding. Select the verse you want to map. There are many ways to choose a verse, so here are a few examples:If you have studied the Bible for a while, you know there are many different Bible study methods. Verse mapping is a popular verse by verse Bible study method. Write your verse in 2-4 different Bible translations. Consider choosing 2 from formal equivalence (word for word) and 2 from dynamic equivalence (thought for thought) translations. You can learn more about Bible translations here: Knowledge and understanding from God is the origin and foundation of all wisdom and understanding (i.e. use caution with human understanding and reject human knowledge that is not consistent with God’s knowledge and understanding). Why was the verse written? What is the application for your life today? Define words you don’t know My first Bible had no “helps” (commentary) per the instructions of the Bible study I had started. I was new to Bible study and eager to drink as much in as possible and follow the “rules.”