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Studies and applies God’s Word TOOL BOX

EVALUATION KEY

Score: 28-35

Wonderful! You are knowledgeable in the Word and know how to handle it well. You are also living out the truths of the Word in your life. Keep up your love for God’s Word! Consider deepening your knowledge of the Word through courses, investing in Bible study tools and reading the Bible with a younger believer.

Score: 21-27

You have a fairly regular habit of reading God’s Word, understanding what it means and applying it into your life. Time to go deeper! Consider using one of the resources to broaden your understanding and deepen your application of the Word.

Score: 0-20

Regular reading and understanding of God’s Word is a growth area for you. Start small by getting into a regular habit of reading and reflecting on the Word. Use one of the resources below to guide you and get the process started.

TOOLKIT

1. Meditate

on the following passages to appreciate the authority, purpose and value of the Scriptures:

2 Timothy 3.16

Hebrews 4.12

Psalm 19.7-11

2. Download

an App to help you in your Bible reading, understanding and devotional Life:

1. Bible (from YouVersion or Life.Church) - this user-friendly app provides the Bible in different translations and in many other languages. It also provides a verse of the day you can meditate on, hundreds of daily devotionals, and topical Bible reading plans (e.g. “Wonderfully Made”, “Who I am in Christ”). You can even add friends so you can be accountable to each other.

2. BibleProject (by BibleProject) - this useful app contains videos, podcasts, and visual summaries of the Bible and some word studies that help believers understand the message of each book of the Bible, and the Bible as whole.

3. Use

various websites with Bible reading plans, study Guides, resources or devotionals:

https://www.youdevotion.com/ - Be blessed with classic, timeless devotionals and prayers.
https://journeythrough.org/ - Provides devotionals that go through the Bible, book by book.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/ - Provides you with major Bible translations, study tools (like commentaries, dictionaries, charts and outlines and word studies), together with classic devotionals and bible reading plans.
Scripture Memory website (start with Psalms and Promises of God): https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/gods-promises-verses-in-the-bible

4. Read

the Bible with Others:

School of Discipleship (SOD) Module 3 – Scripture (usually March to May).
Join a CG for Bible Study (contact our church pastoral staff to find out which CGs to join)
Bible Reading 1-1 with another believer (consult CGL or church staff).
WordGo - this app provides Bible study guides on different books of the Bible, which you may do on your own or with a Bible reading partner.