10 Bible Study Tools Every Christian Needs (Women of the Word Episode 8)

May 24, 2023 by: Jen Wilkin

This article is part of the Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin series.

Resources to Help Study the Bible

In today’s episode, Jen Wilkin walks through different tools that can be used in the Bible study process and offers wisdom to help know when and how to best use them.

Women of the Word

Women of the Word

Jen Wilkin

This best-selling book offers practical guidance and helpful tips for women who want to go deeper in their study of the Bible and learn how to teach others to do the same.

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Topics Addressed in This Interview

00:00 - Tool #1 - A Physical Bible
02:32 - Tool #2 - A Study Bible
05:35 - Tool #3 - Commentaries
10:19 - Is a Lexicon a Tool You Need to Use?
11:50 - Tool #4, #5, and #6 - An English Dictionary, a Thesaurus, and Other Bible Translations
15:53 - Tool #7 - A Scripture Journal
18:38 - Tool #8 - Colored Writing Utensils
20:18 - How Do Other Christian Books or Podcasts Fit into the Bible Study Process?
22:54 - Tool #9 - Curiosity
25:52 - What Are Good Questions to Ask in the Bible Study Process?
28:05 - Tool #10 - Literary Imagination
30:42 - What Is an Example of a Bible Study Routine?
32:55 - What Does It Look Like to Do Repetitive Reading for Long Books?

Jen Wilkin

Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored multiple books, including the best seller Women of the Word. You can find her at JenWilkin.net. 

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