Background is your flashlight, not your steering wheel. Use it to illuminate the author’s path. Then keep walking where the paragraph leads
How to Use Bible Background
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04 Bible Study 101
How to Use Commentaries
How to Use Commentaries wisely: when to open them, which ones to read, and how to compare, without replacing your own study.
How to Study Psalms & Proverbs
How to Study Psalms & Proverbs made simple. Spot parallelism, read in stanzas, and apply God’s wisdom with simple, clear steps.
How to Cross Reference
Learn how to cross reference Scripture with a simple method: start near, test relevance, and let clear verses explain hard ones. Tools, examples, FAQs.
How to Study Epistles
Learn a simple six-step method to study New Testament epistles: trace arguments, define key terms, and apply Scripture with confidence. Free checklist.
Bible Study 101: Must‑Read Books for Confident Scripture Study
Start your Bible study journey with these must-read books. Build confidence, gain insight, and grow in your understanding of Scripture.
Greek Reference Books You Can Access Online for Free
Greek Reference Books Online: Where to find free online biblical Greek dictionaries, lexicons and concordances from WednesdayintheWord.com
Understanding Jesus
When I was a new believer, the words of Jesus were baffling. Thankfully, I’ve grown to understand him. I have reached two conclusions about the teaching of Jesus.
Online Bible Dictionaries & Lexicons You Can Access Free
After gathering an idea of the word’s meaning from your own study, it’s a good time to check the conclusions of other scholars and reference works. Here are some free online places to look.
50 Modern Bible Commentaries You Can Read Online
You’re probably aware that many classic commentaries are free online, but did you know many modern commentaries (written after 1970) are also online?
How to use e-sword to parse a word
Even if you don’t know biblical Greek or Hebrew, you can do a lot with the original languages, if you understand some basic grammar and have a few good tools.
Unlock Bible Passages by Analyzing Their Structure
Watch for these things when you’re making an analytical outline.