Sometimes you long to study the Bible in a new, fresh way. But where do you start? Whether it's your first Bible study or you've been reading daily for years, it can be inspiring to discover new angles. In this article, we share 7 creative and practical ideas for diving deeper into the Bible.

1. Strips and contrasts:

Choose two characters from the Bible, for example, David and Saul, or Mary and Martha. Compare their lives, choices and faith journey. What can you learn from their differences and similarities?

2. In-depth analysis:

Choose a Bible verse and analyze it word by word. What do these words mean in their original context? And look up the meaning in Greek, for example. How does it connect to the larger story of the Bible?

3.Application to your life:

Read a Bible passage and write down how you can apply it to your daily life today. Write down concrete actions that will help you incorporate this verse into your routine. And if you want to think about a verse a little longer, write it on a bill and stick it around the house in a place you frequent.

4. Prophecies and fulfillment:

Delve into the prophecies of the Old Testament and seek their fulfillment in the New Testament. This not only shows the unity of the Bible, but also strengthens your faith. It offers assurance that the return of the Lord Jesus really is about to happen.

5. God's character:

Read a chapter from the Bible and make a list of traits you discover about God's character. Compare your discoveries with the traits in another chapter. What do you notice? And what does this say about His love, mercy, justice and faithfulness?

6. Prayer points:

Choose a chapter from the Bible and jot down three prayer points from it. Then pray out these points specifically. You can also look at a theme from an entire book of the Bible. What does God want to teach us in that book? Pray that it may have an effect in your heart.

7. Lessons from the life of Jesus:

Dive into the gospels and study the life of Jesus. What three lessons can you glean from his words and actions? How can you apply them to your own life? What are characteristics of Jesus that you would like to develop more?

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