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Book Review: Bible Study by Glenna Marshall {+ Bonus Video}

Glenna starts by outlining reasons why we should care to study the Bible, and why we can study the Bible without a fill-in study guide. Then she gives us her step-by-step inductive Bible study method.

Perhaps the best part of this book is its length. It’s short. I read it in just over an hour. It’s part of the Disciplines of Devotion series (TGC and Crossway) in which each book introduces one spiritual discipline and gives practical steps to implement them in your modern, hurried life.

Blog, Bible Study MethodsNicole O'MearaMay 20, 2026book review, Bible studyComment

The "I will" Statements of God

I love the “I will…” statements of God. They are God’s words, not someone’s report of God’s words.

I have started a list here of "I will" statements. I encourage you to start your own. Be comforted.

Blog, Bible Study MethodsNicole O'MearaDecember 27, 2025Bible studyComment

Attributes of God: A Glossary and How to Build Your List

Studying God’s attributes is bedrock theology. It corrects our theology, keeps us focused in Bible study, and helps us pray. Here is a glossary of the Attributes of God and helpful tips for creating your lists of attributes.

Blog, Bible Study MethodsNicole O'MearaNovember 20, 2025Bible study Comments

Three Ways to Read Scripture

In his episode "On Ultra-processed Content," Cal Newport made an analogy between ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed media content. A similar connection can be made between how scripture and theological texts are processed and consumed.

We should fill our spiritual plates in proportion to what is good for us: more Bible reading and less social media memes, even theologically correct ones.

Blog, Bible Study MethodsNicole O'MearaJuly 29, 2024Bible studyComment

Bible Study Methods: Homiletics

To study the Bible using Homiletics means to break down a passage to learn the specific facts, themes, truths, and applications such that, by the time you finish you could teach it. In this article, I will outline the specific steps to Homiletics, then I will show you how I used them to study Mark 4:35-41.

Bible Study MethodsNicole O'MearaSeptember 23, 2023storm, BSF, Homiletics, Bible study Comments

Bible Study Methods: Outlining

You don’t need the latest Bible study workbook, video, or sermon to study the Bible. There are many outlines that can help you break down a section of scripture for yourself. I’ll share four of them in this article and when they might be a good choice for you. I’ll also show you how I used one to study Mark 4:35-42.

Blog, Bible Study MethodsNicole O'MearaJune 9, 2023storm, Bible study Comments

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