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I was teaching my own kids the Books of the Bible but saw a need for some resources. There are some decent flashcards, but I was looking for something that coordinated colors and symbols across flashcards, signs, and other processing activities. As a Sunday School teacher and parent, I recognized the need for engaging resources to teach the Books of the Bible to children and teens. In response, I created a set of coordinated flashcards, signs, and worksheets.   Flashcards The great things about flashcards are all of the ways that you can use them. Obviously, they can put the cards in order, but that is just the start. One thing that teachers do to help students is to "chunk" information into smaller groups so that students only have to process that smaller amount of information. So you can pull out only one section of the Bible. For example, pull out the OT History books) which is easy since the cards are color-coded by section so all the OT History cards are turquoise. Then,...

This is the fifth in a series of printable Bible study resources. We have already taken a look at  making observations  about a Bible verse,  studying a word  using Strong's Concordance, a  Bible Verse Map , and a topical Bible study .  Today we will look at studying a person in the Bible. To begin, print out the Character Bible study template . You may also wish to print out the instructions and a list of people to study if you need some help. First, you have to choose which person in the Bible to study. If you need a suggestion, use the  list of men and women from the Old and New Testaments . If you choose a person who is mentioned a lot in the Bible, you can choose to narrow your study to just one aspect of their life or just one book (or passage) of the Bible. For example, you can look at Jesus in the book of John, at Peter in the book of Acts, or at Moses before Mount Sinai. After choosing a person, research any information about the person: wher...

We have already taken a look at  making observations  about a Bible verse,  studying a word  using Strong's Concordance, and  mapping a Bible verse . Now let's look at how to study a topic in the Bible. Print out this Topical Bible Study template . You can also print out the instructions or you can just follow the directions here.  The first thing to do in a topical Bible study is to choose a topic. One of my favorite ways to find a topic to study is from your thoughts during another Bible study or sermon. I keep a list of topics I want to study that I add to during private Bible studies and church meetings. Some of the topics on my current list are the following topics: Jesus as the Light, voices from heaven, boldness, and things we should lay aside. Next, make a list of words that are related to your topic. These are words you can look up in a concordance that may help you find Bible passages on your topic. Be sure to write down all forms of a word,...

We have already taken a look at making observations about a Bible verse and studying a word using Strong's Concordance, now in our third installment of this series we will take a look at making a Bible Verse Map . Verse mapping is one method of studying and researching a single Bible verse. There are many different ways to verse map, with no one correct method. My method includes observations, word studies, cross-references, context, background research, and application. To begin, print out the Bible Verse Map printable . You can follow along with the directions on this web page or print out the instructions . Start by writing the Bible verse reference and date at the top and copy the Bible verse in the empty box. Then, write down observations around the box using colored pencils or markers to make it more colorful and easier to follow. For example, circle any pronouns and jot down to whom they refer. Box any phrases that remind you of other related verses and write down the refe...

This is the second in a series of printable Bible Study resources. We have already covered how to make observations on Bible verses . Now, we will look at how to study one specific word. The twist is that we will look at the word in the original Hebrew or Greek. You do not need to know Hebrew or Greek to do this. You just need some resources. Thankfully, these resources are all available online if you don't have them already in your home. Choosing a Word To begin, choose the word in your verse you want to study. This can be a result of the observations that were made on the Bible verse or it could be a word you were curious about. What words shouldn't you pick? Pronouns, articles, and most prepositions (don't use you, he, the, a, of, in...). First of all, these words are used far too many times to study each occurrence. Second, you probably won't learn much from studying these words, because their meaning is already firmly established. Third, you will probably not find...

Have you wanted to learn how to study God's Word, but didn't know how to get started? I'm writing a series with some printable Bible Study resources to help you. First, here is a printable for making observations about a Bible verse. Begin by writing in the full verse and then follow the hints to write observations below. Try to look at things from different angles. Then right some of the highlights that you noticed at the bottom. Often it is the unexpected observations that make the biggest differences. Here are the hints that are listed on the printable to help you get started: 1. Think of each word in a different context to understand its meaning.  2. Think why each word was used instead of another similar word (ex. using "the" instead of "a")  3. Don’t miss the little words that are often skimmed over (of, the, in, on…)  4. Use a dictionary to clarify words if necessary.  5. Watch for connecting words (and, then, therefore, but…) and what is being ...

With the new year approaching, you may be looking for a New Year's resolution that will improve your life. You can plan to exercise more, eat less, eat better, or spend less time on your smartphone. However, the most important resolution that you can make for next year is to read your Bible more. Why Read the Bible I could try to convince you why you should read the Bible more, but I think it's best to let it speak for itself. 2 Peter 1:19-21  So we have the prophetic word made more sure, t o which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place , until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.  2 Timothy 3:16-17  All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousn...

Free Printable Bookmark with Bible Study Suggestions Have you ever felt overwhelmed when you read the Bible?  With so much to look for, you don't know where to start.  If you want a bookmark that can remind you how to find helpful observations from Scripture, here is a free printable . The concepts are based on the book Living By The Book by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks .  That book is great for understanding how to explore God's Word.  It gives pointers on the different types of observations you can make, the methods of properly interpreting the message, and how to apply it to your theology and life. I've used a much plainer version of this in my Bible and for my Sunday School students in the past. However, I redesigned it so that it would be easier to scan it and quickly remember the ideas you learned. This bookmark can be used on its own, but it is best used as a review of  Living By The Book  by Howard G. He...