Study Tools for Scripture Prayer
Why
Study Tools?
When a line or
two of Scripture grips you, speaks to you heart, you
probably have a scripture that is good prayer material
(Rhema).
♣ Do ponder that
scripture.
♣ Let it roll
around on the inside of you.
But also, study
it out a bit using your
study tools. What you
discover will expand the meaning of the Scripture or the
passage and will probably give your faith a boost.
♣ Keep notes,
♣ a journal,
♣ or have some
way of organizing the nuggets you gather.
You will end up
with Scripture prayer that is alive inside you and have
God’s life flowing out of you through His living Word
(How To Pray Scripture).
How
to Use Study Tools
I didn’t
grow up with
study tools around me. We
didn’t even have a study Bible. This is probably not
unusual. So, I include this section of information, not to
insult the experienced, but to assist the fledglings.
Praise God for all the scholars who have made study so
available to us through the fruits of their labor!
I so appreciate those folks who have helped me out with
simple things, like showing me how to use the
Strong’s Concordance. This is my way of saying
“thank you” and passing on the help.
What
Study Tools Are Covered?
Some of these
tools need only a review to let you know whether you need
to put them on your wish list immediately. Other tools need
some explanation for you to feel the confidence to forge
ahead. In some cases for me, it wasn’t even a matter
of help in using the resources, so much as exposure to what
was available. I pray this section will be a blessing of
exposure for you.
Of those resources that we cover now, you will
find:
Spirit Filled Life
Bible
The Amplified
Bible
Concordance
Strong’s
Concordance (for word meaning)
The New Testament from
26 Translations and
The Old Testament Books
of Poetry from 26 Translations
And, other resources will be added to
Study Helps from time to
time. So, stop by to see what’s new.