This episode continues a series on foundational Bible study principles, covering topics like the importance of reading every verse in the context of the whole Bible, practical tools for word study (including the Blue Letter Bible app, Nave’s Topical Bible, and others), why historical and cultural context matters when reading Scripture, and the distinction between the Old and New Testaments as two covenants. The second half explores what it means for readers to come to the Bible from their own cultural backgrounds — illustrated by the family’s years living in a traditional kingdom in Zambia — and how each culture carries both godly fingerprints and things that must be surrendered as one enters the culture of Christ.
Tools and Resources referenced in the episode:
Dictionary of the Bible – James Hastings
https://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Editor-Frederick-Rowley-Hastings/dp/B000ED9694
Nave’s Topical Bible
https://www.amazon.com/Naves-Topical-Bible-comprehensive-Associated/dp/091700602X
Blue Letter Bible – https://www.blueletterbible.org
Everyday Life in Bible Times – National Geographic Society
Out of print but used copies are available from various sources
Manners and Customs of Bible Lands – Fred H. Wight
https://www.amazon.com/Manners-Customs-Bible-Lands-Wight/dp/0802451756
New Testament Times – Merrill C. Tenney
https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Times-Understanding-Century/dp/0801012651
Early Christians Speak – Everett Ferguson
https://store.acupressbooks.com/products/early_christians_speak_vol1
Other References
Halley’s Bible Handbook – https://www.amazon.com/Halleys-Bible-Handbook-Classic-Over/dp/031051939X
Apologetics Press – https://apologeticspress.org
WBS Library – https://wbslibrary.org
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