Month: April 2022

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7 Summer Bible Studies You Should Know

by atozmom, posted in Studying the Bible

Hey all!

If you are like me, you may be struggling with what to study this coming summer when BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) takes a break. It’s important to always be in the Word of God, but it can be challenging to do so.

Here are some suggested summer Bible studies you can try, or see if your local church is doing any to join.

  1. The Faithful by Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Beth Moore, and more
  2. The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
  3. Seamless by Angie Smith (check out the teen girl’s version, too)
  4. Read throught the book of Proverbs
  5. Pursuing Holiness: Applications from the Book of James by Philip Nation
  6. Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny by Tony Evans
  7. 30-Day Challenges by Nancy Leigh Demoss

I will be using WordGo’s Bible studies and posting my answers, similar to what I did last year. These will begin sometime in June and run through the middle of August. The great thing about these summer Bible studies is that they are short, so they aren’t a big time commitment.

It doesn’t matter which summer Bible study you choose; all that matters is that you pick one.

Have a great summer everyone!

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Onto a New Beginnning…

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Hey all!

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) is winding down, and we are about to leave the Book of Matthew behind. I hope you all found it as transformative as I did and learned about God, His Son, and His plans, and grew with Him.

I will be posting later this week some suggested summer Bible Studies (as well as what I intend to do right here if you all want to follow along). I sincerely hope you all have found a bit of a nugget here in this blog at some point this past year about the Book of Matthew.

If you have found my blog useful, I’d sincerely appreciate any support you can give me. It helps me to keep going during the tough times (and there are many each and every year).

While there is no pressure to give as I know you all have other causes to support, I’d just like to throw it out there as an option.

Click HERE or I have a donation button on my sidebar that uses PayPal. It’s secure, and you don’t need a PayPal account.

Have a great summer if I don’t “see” you, be sure to sign up for BSF’s Study of the People of the Promise for next year, and drop a line if you have time sometime! I’d love to hear from you!

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How to Choose the Best Bible Study

by atozmom, posted in Studying the Bible

Choosing a Bible study can definitely be challenging. There are hundreds to choose from, so how do you know which one is right for you? Below, I’ll examine some tips you can use to try to narrow your search to finding a great Bible study, and contact me with your questions!

TIPS TO CHOOSE THE BEST BIBLE STUDY

Decide if You Want to Go Solo or in a Group

There are many excellent Bible studies, and many are broken down to ones you can do alone or in a group. Decide first if you want a group setting where you can learn from others, or you prefer to do one on your own.

Decide How Long You Want to Commit to a Bible Study

Many people love studying the Bible in-depth and doing prescribed Bible studies, but they can’t commit to a long time frame. Decide if you want a short Bible study, or a long one like Bible Study Fellowship that runs all school-year long.

Decide On Preferred Format

Bible studies in general come in two formats: Print and Video. The preferred format for your Bible study is largely a personal preference and can depend on what type of learner you are.

Commit

Once you’ve narrowed down your Bible study criteria, it’s time to commit to one. In truth, God just wants you to show up. Don’t worry about the rest; He’s got it!

Studying the Bible is one of the best ways to grow your faith and grow deeper with God and Christ. It doesn’t take a lot of time, and you can even do it in 10-minute segments throughout your day. Do your research, and find the perfect Bible study for you. The invest the time, and you’ll be amazed at what God does.

Contact me with questions today!

Great Bible resources!

Enjoy!

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What Denomination is Bible Study Fellowship?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Many people wonder what denomination Bible Study Fellowship (or BSF) is. This is important to some because they want to make sure beliefs that they don’t follow or agree with are taught, especially to their kids.

BSF is officially nondenominational and simply is a lay group offering a Bible study. It has grown due to its four-fold approach to studying the Bible, as well as its thoroughness. As the world changes, BSF has so far successfully adapted, offering online Bible studies and materials. This is great for rural communities and seniors who can’t make it to an in-person Bible study class.

Consider joining for next year’s study, People of the Promise, and contact me today!

Great Bible resources!

Enjoy!

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What is the Best Way to Study the Bible?

by atozmom, posted in Studying the Bible

I’m sure many of you have asked yourself this question many times: What is the best way to study the Bible?

There are definitely many opinions on the matter (I even offered up mine). However, I found another popular method I wanted to share with you all called the SOAP method. SOAP stands for:

  • Scripture — Read a Bible passage
  • Observation — What is the Bible verse telling you
  • Application — Ask God what the Bible verse means in your life
  • Prayer — Pray whatever comes to mind

This is very similar to BSF’s methodology for studying the Bible.

At the end of the day, it’s what works for you. God truly doesn’t care how you study the Bible, as long as you do. Happy Learning!

Contact me with questions!

Some great Bible study resources for you!

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How Many Bible Studies Are There in BSF?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

There are currently 10 Bible studies that BSF, or Bible Study Fellowship, rotates through. They are:

  1. Matthew
  2. Genesis
  3. Acts & Letters of the Apostles
  4. People of the Promised Land (Part 1)
  5. People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided (Part 2)
  6. John
  7. Revelation
  8. Isaiah
  9. Romans
  10. The Life of Moses

For 2022/2023, we are doing People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided (Part 2). This will be the first time BSF has offered this study, so many are excited (including me!). It’s the only one I have not done.

BSF usually rotates studies by doing a New Testament book one year and then an Old Testament book/study the next year.

Contact me with questions!

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What is BSF?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

“What is BSF?”

Over the years, I’ve gotten this question, so I thought I would write a post and share with those who are new to BSF.

BSF stands for Bible Study Fellowship. It’s a free nondenominational bible study group founded in 1959 by A. Wetherell Johnson. It chooses a Bible Study every year to focus on that follows the school year, usually beginning the week following Labor Day and ending in mid-May. It uses a four-fold approach, which includes reading a Bible passage, answering questions on the passage, discussing the questions in a small group session, and then listening to a trainer speaker on the passage. It focuses solely on what God’s word says, not what others interpret it as.

woman studying the bible www.atozmomm.comThere are BSF bible study groups all over the world and the country. These groups are divided into women, men, and young adults. There is a student program that follows the adult program that parents can bring their children to. Since the pandemic, BSF has expanded to online groups as well.

The Bible study changes every year and usually focuses on one book or topic. For 2022/2023, BSF will be launching People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided, a study of many books of the Bible. This will be my 10th year, and I’m SUPER excited for this study!

I hope this explanation helps, and contact me with questions or leave a comment below!