Walking With God Lesson 5 How to Sharpen Your Sword

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryIntroduction: Many Christians sail through their Christian lives with little more than just the Bible. While it is possible to get to heaven, the journey is more meaningful with these Bible tools. Some of the gems of the Bible can only be uncovered through searching, studying and sharpening of the Sword.

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1. Versions of the Bible English readers are fortunate to have a vast variety of translations. Recommended: comparative 4- version Bibles Introduction

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 2. Study Bibles - More than just text - Life application, Small groups etc - Recommended: Thomson Chain Reference Study Bible Introduction 1. Versions of the Bible

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3. Bible Handbooks - An easy way to get an outline and background of the Bible. - Recommended: Halley’s Bible Handbook. Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 4. Word Study - Gives you the original context without the need to study Hebrew or Greek. - Recommended: AT Robertson. Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles 3. Bible Handbooks

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 5. Bible Dictionary or Encyclopedia - Helps you to understand the terminology of Bible words. - Recommended: Vines. Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles 3. Bible Handbooks 4. Word Study

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 6. Memorize the Word: - Go for the classics and volumes by a group of writers eg IVP, although single commentators like Barclay and Coffman are OK. Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles 3. Bible Handbooks 4. Word Study 5. Bible Dictionary or Encyclopedia 6. Commentary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 7. The internet is a powerful tool for Bible study - Use Google to search for questions and research materials. - Check out PP’s resource centre for materials and links - Use this as the final tool – after you have studied diligently the word of God Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles 3. Bible Handbooks 4. Word Study 5. Bible Dictionary or Encyclopedia 6. Commentary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryConclusion: Reading the Bible is good; go through it at least once a year Important to parcel time each week to study the Bible Nothing else will bless or enrich you as much in this life Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles 3. Bible Handbooks 4. Word Study 5. Bible Dictionary or Encyclopedia 6. Commentary 7. The Internet and Electronic Apps

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryApplication: Many more tools not covered in this introductory lesson If you find your Bible study becoming stale, why not use another version? It will bring new life and insight in your study and devotion. To illustrate how important it is to dig deeper, consider this passage - John 21:15-17 Introduction 1. Versions of Bible 2. Study Bibles 3. Bible Handbooks 4. Word Study 5. Bible Dictionary or Encyclopedia 6. Commentary 7. The Internet and Electronic Apps