Understanding Scripture

BiblePlaces.com

BiblePlaces.com was founded by Dr. Todd Bolen in 2001 to provide photographic resources for the study and teaching of the biblical world. Todd lived and taught at the Israel Bible Extension near Jerusalem for many years. More than 40 other…

RichardOctober 5, 2018

Discipleship Understanding Scripture

The Bible Course

From the Bible Society: "Accessible and interactive, it will enhance and inform your ongoing Bible study, whether you are new to the Bible or want to go deeper. Using a unique storyline, the course shows how the key events, books…

RichardApril 10, 2018

Bible Reading Film and Video Understanding Scripture

BibleProject: How to Read the Bible

"How to Read the Bible is an on-going series aimed at helping you read the Bible more wisely, and with greater understanding!" BibleProject is producing a set of videos on how to read the Bible, exploring the origins, content and…

RichardApril 6, 2018

Understanding Scripture

Reading the Word of God in the Presence of God

Every time we read the Bible, we’re reading in the presence of God. How should this incredible truth shape how we read? Moving quickly from principle to practice, Vern Poythress helps us rethink how we interpret the Bible by showing…

RichardOctober 13, 2017

Understanding Scripture

Timelining

Stories are important! We all tell stories to express ourselves to others and learn what it means to be human. The Bible is full of stories—God uses stories to reveal himself to us. But sometimes, it's not clear how all…

RichardOctober 7, 2016

Film and Video Understanding Scripture

Parables of Jesus

Parables of Jesus is a one-hour video which includes seven parables of Jesus. This video, produced by International Media Ministries, has been developed into a single narration format for dubbing. Each story helps the viewer understand the customs and culture…

RichardOctober 5, 2016

Bible Study Understanding Scripture

Dig Deeper

When it comes to reading and understanding the Bible, a dangerous phrase is used by non-Christians and even some believers: "Well, that's your interpretation." It is true that without some care in your interpretation, you can "make" the Bible say…

RichardOctober 12, 2015

Research Understanding Scripture

From Scripture Access to Scripture Engagement

MA dissertation: All Nations, UK. Abstract: The coming of the New Testament in 2006 heralded a new era of Scripture engagement for the Minyanka people of Mali. This paper evaluates the factors that have facilitated and hindered the process of…

RichardNovember 16, 2014

Bible Storytelling Understanding Scripture

Bible Overview Workshop

In this detailed 17-page workshop guide from the Ndop region of North West Cameroon, Jennifer Wright describes how participants were taken on an interactive journey through the Old Testament: What? The Bible Overview Workshop is a two day workshop for…

RichardAugust 27, 2014

Culture Music and Worship Understanding Scripture

Early engagements with the Bible among the Gogo people of Tanzania

Abstract: This study falls within the area of the Bible in African Christianity, particularly ordinary readers' appropriation of and interpretation of the Bible. It seeks to explore, firstly, the processes of the encounter between the Bible and the indigenous people…

RichardJune 12, 2013

Understanding Scripture

BiblePlaces.com

The Bible Course

BibleProject: How to Read the Bible

Reading the Word of God in the Presence of God

Timelining

Parables of Jesus

Dig Deeper

From Scripture Access to Scripture Engagement

Bible Overview Workshop

Early engagements with the Bible among the Gogo people of Tanzania

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