Consider inviting a friend to study the Bible with you! I’m not speaking of starting a Bible study group (though we have resources to help you with that). Or maybe you just want to give the most personal gift on this list. An invitation - Perhaps you want to give a gift but your budget doesn’t have much room this year.The point here is to find a trustworthy book that points people back to the Bible and equips them to study the Bible on their own.) Second, there are other fine books written to instruct readers in Bible study. He is far too modest to claim that his book is outstanding, so I’m doing it-not because he wants me to, but because I really think it is great. ( Two notes: I must point out that this recommendation is not being written by Peter. If only such a book were widely available and inexpensive! If only such a book had easy-to-find cover art - we could put it in the sidebar of every page on this blog! If only someone had written a book as an introduction to a solid method of Bible study! If that book taught readers the Observation-Interpretation-Application method of Bible study, such a recommendation would be even more appropriate on this blog. In fact, this is how he delights in making himself known to us! God intended his word to be read, known, and studied by all his children. We should not leave Bible study to the professionals - to preachers and authors of commentaries. These Christians need to be persuaded that personal Bible study is necessary and that personal Bible study is doable. Far too many Christians have dusty, unopened Bibles propping up other books on their shelves. None of these are necessary for personal Bible study, of course, but I’ve found that when people enjoy the tools they are using, they are more likely to pursue the related activity.Ī book - For most Christians, lack of personal Bible study is not due to the absence of a Bible. Look for an upcoming post discussing just that!)īonus suggestions - Here are some smaller, stocking-friendly suggestions that pair nicely with the gift of a Bible: a notebook or special pen for Bible study notes, colored pencils for marking up the Bible, or fun post-it notes to mark out significant passages or hold longer personal commentary. (I realize there is much more I could write about how to choose a good Bible to study. I won’t give a specific recommendation (though commenters should feel free), but consider these factors as you make a purchase: pick a good translation (ask a trusted friend or pastor, or ask me in the comments), make sure the font is large enough for comfortable reading, and consider how much space is available in the margins. There are thousands of Bibles available online. So why not give a Bible expressly for the purpose of Bible study, and with this give your friend permission to dig into the Good Book with ink and graphite? Also, some may be reluctant to write in or mark up a Bible that has sentimental value. Though there are an abundance of Bible resources available in online and mobile formats, some people prefer to have a hard copy in their hands. A Bible - Perhaps this is obvious, but it is difficult to study the Bible without a Bible.
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