Simple Tools to Get the Most Out of Scripture2023-04-10T12:14:23-04:00

Simple Tools to Get the Most Out of Scripture

The Bible is a massive story full of beautiful messages of hope, convicting guidelines for behavior, and an incredible cast of imperfect characters. Yet, Christians often have a difficult time studying Scripture. We are often overwhelmed, bored, and confused. In this series, the team at Yellow Balloons shares our experience with studying the Bible. We explore the challenges embedded in our attitude, practical approaches we have discovered, and reconnect with the profound and wonder inherent within the pages of Scripture. You can find a list of all Bible study resources mentioned within the series here.

A full overview of each episode with audio are provided below for anyone who would like to follow along, or search for something specific within the episode.

The Value of Scripture ep. 1

In this episode, we explore the value of Scripture and the motivation for studying it. We all do what we perceive to be best [...]

How to Study the Bible ep. 2

We discuss where to begin when studying The Bible. There are a lot of resources out there to help with this, but the key [...]

Why Study the Bible? ep. 3

Why should we study Scripture and what is the best mindset when approaching The Bible? Most of us start out of a sense of [...]

The Greatest Story Ever Told ep. 4

We examine the elements of a story and how these apply to The Story of all stories. Heroes and villains, major and minor characters, [...]

Our Role in The Story ep. 5

We explore the message of Psalm 8 and use it as an example for the process of studying The Bible. We are all significant [...]

Where Do We Start? ep. 6

We discuss the different practices for Scriptural engagement. We are all different people. The best way to discover the treasures of The Bible is [...]

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