The Bible has been around for twenty five hundred years and it continues to be the bestselling book on the planet. From its obscure origination it has become a worldwide sacred and revered text. It reveals how we can have a relationship with God and with fellow humans.
In studying the Bible we discover that it must be read on its own terms. It does not always behave the way that we think it should and often leaves us with more questions than answers. It ignites our pursuit and provokes further exploration and investigation.
There are multiple points of entry. In these next three posts we will simply list 100 different studies (entry points) of the Word of God. This list is in no way even close to being exhaustive. We will begin with the Old Testament, continue with the New Testament, and conclude with studies appropriate and/or applicable to both. More information is available upon request.
- The Creation account/story/poem
- The altars that altered the life of Abraham
- Jacob’s dozen (… his sons – the meanings of their names are exciting)
- Specific Old Testament Covenants that pointed to the New Covenant
- The Ten Commandments
- The Tabernacle (instructions, materials, furniture)
- The Priesthood (clothing, qualifications, duties)
- The Five Offerings in Leviticus (all reference the sacrifice of Christ)
- The God-appointed Feasts of Israel (referencing God’s redemptive plan)
- The formation of Israel as God’s chosen people
- The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:3-5)
- Israel’s Temples
- Ten Murmurings of Israel in the Wilderness
- The Judges of Israel
- False gods of the Old Testament
- David’s Mighty Men
- The Gospel in Job
- Different types of psalms
- Psalm 19, 119 and their reflecting of the Word of God
- Psalms/Prayers of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
- Hebrew words for “praise” in the Psalms (concordance needed)
- The 7 Pillars of Wisdom in Proverbs
- Six things God hates
- The Evil Woman and the Godly Woman in Proverbs
- Thirty Sayings of the Sages
- Similes in Proverbs
- A time and season for everything (Ecclesiastes)
- The meanings of the Prophets’ names and their corresponding messages