Book Review: Bible Study by Glenna Marshall {+ Bonus Video} — Nicole O'Meara
WHAT WORKED
Glenna is a woman of the Word, well-equipped to write a guide to Bible study. She invites you into her years of study, why she does it, and how it has shaped her. I found this to make the book less of a how-to and more of an encouraging invitation.
“As you study regularly, your desire will deepen.” (p.26)
Glenna starts by outlining reasons why we should care to study the Bible, and why we can study the Bible without a fill-in style guide. It’s a brief but empowering section of this short book.
“Bible study is worth the effort because it allows you to know God more deeply and share his truth with more clarity.” (p.12)
Then she gives us her step-by-step inductive Bible study method. It’s not complicated. It is do-able and effective.
Perhaps the best part of this book is its length. It’s short. I read it in just over an hour. It’s part of the Disciplines of Devotion series (TGC and Crossway) in which each book introduces one spiritual discipline and gives practical steps to implement them in your modern, hurried life. There are six books in the series so far:
Sabbath Rest
Prayer
Fasting
Worship
Evangelism
Bible Study
WHO IT’S FOR
If you have never studied the Bible, this book is for you.
If you have never studied the Bible on your own, this book is for you.
If you have struggled to find a straight-forward, approachable method of Bible study without a fill-in guide, this book is for you.
If you desire to grow through in-depth Bible study, this book is for you.
CAUTIONS
None.
STAR RATING
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for clear and inviting writing, an applicable guide, and great resources listed at the back.
BONUS
Watch my conversation with Glenna from 2019. We discuss chronic illness, adoption, and God’s faithfulness …and her book The Promise is His Presence.
I love sending my subscribers special goodies like this list of 12 Verses to Help You Endure.
I’d love to send it to you.
