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You’ve likely landed on this page because you are using READ: A Bible Study Plan for Unpacking God’s Word<\/em> for your daily quiet time or in a small group Bible study<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Please note this post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n

The READ Bible study method requires only 4 materials:<\/h3>\n
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  1. A Bible<\/li>\n
  2. A commentary<\/li>\n
  3. Another Bible translation<\/li>\n
  4. READ weekly worksheets (available here<\/a> and here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Thankfully you can easily find free Bible translations and commentaries online. You can also access commentaries through many Bible apps on your smartphone.  <\/p>\n

    Below you’ll find links to my recommended online and physical Bible study resources. <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Keep in mind that all resources are written from the author’s personal theological stance. For example, a commentary may be more Baptist or Reformed leaning. You may find it helpful to ask your pastor for a list of their preferred references. <\/p>\n

    Online Bible Study Resources<\/h3>\n

    You’ll want to use these resources when searching for the chapter’s introduction (to answer the “w” questions) and if you need a commentary or a dictionary.<\/p>\n

    BibleGateway<\/a>
    \n    Bible Study Tools<\/a>
    \n    Blue Letter Bible<\/a>
    \n    NETBible<\/a>
    \n    StudyLight<\/a><\/p>\n

    Physical Bible Study Resources<\/h3>\n

    As you learn how to dig deeper and unpack God’s Word, you may wish to purchase a few Bible study materials. I’ve listed some of my favorites below.<\/p>\n

    Study Bibles<\/h4>\n

    CSB Study Bible<\/a>
    \n    ESV Study Bible<\/a>
    \n    NIV Study Bible<\/a><\/p>\n

    Commentaries<\/h4>\n

    The Wiersbe Bible Commentary OT<\/a> (current set I use)
    \n    The Wiersbe Bible Commentary NT<\/a>
    \n     What the Bible is All About<\/a> (abbreviated commentary, great insights)
    \n    Women’s Evangelical Commentary: New Testament<\/a>
    \n    Women’s Evangelical Commentary: Old Testament<\/a><\/p>\n

    Additional Bible Study Tools<\/h4>\n

    These are tools I keep on hand, but I don’t use them every day. They are handy to have if I want to dig deeper or need a visual resource.<\/p>\n

    A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God’s Word<\/a>
    \n    New Strong\u2019s Concordance<\/a>
    \n    NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible<\/a> (focus on culture)
    \n    Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines<\/a>
    \n    Stephen M. Miller\u2019s Illustrated Bible Dictionary<\/a><\/p>\n

    If you are new to studying the Bible, I would strongly suggest The Complete Guide to the Bible<\/a>. It\u2019s really good and isn\u2019t overwhelming in the amount of information presented.<\/p>\n

    You may also want to read:<\/strong>
    \n    Why I’m Tired of Bible Study Books<\/a>
    \n    Teaching Women to READ the Bible<\/a>
    \n    6 Reasons Your Women Aren’t Reading the Bible<\/a>
    \n    10 Ways You Can Encourage Women to Read the Bible<\/a>
    \n    READ Bible Study for Groups<\/a>
    \n    READ Bible Study <\/a>