Hi ladies! I hope you’ve been enjoying The Word on Wednesday Bible study lessons and resources, and that you’re looking forward to our new study as much as I am.
I’ve been taking a break on Wednesdays getting ready for our new study. I hope you’ll enjoy it and that it will edify you as you seek to grow in Christ and His Word. (The picture above does not mean we will be studying James. :0)
Some may find the book of the Bible we’ll be studying to be an exciting challenge (a challenge I know you’re up for!), so I wanted to give you a heads up to start thinking about reference materials. You don’t have to buy or use any of these materials, but you may find them handy as you study.
If you have been considering investing in a good study Bible, this would a great time to do so, not just for our next study but to use for years to come. I personally use and highly recommend the MacArthur Study Bible (the ESV and NASB are good translations), and, although I haven’t tried it out myself, I understand the ESV Study Bible is also very good. (You might want to shop around for the best price. These are both available on Amazon and probably other retail sites as well.) If free is more in keeping with your budget, the Faithlife Study Bible app is phenomenal. It not only has very good and copious study notes, it also has maps, Bible dictionaries, articles, videos, pictures, and more. In fact I would recommend you download it as a supplementary resource even if you decide to get one of the aforementioned study Bibles – it’s that good.
If you have a good set of Old Testament commentaries, you may find those to be useful in our study. There are also a number of sites that offer free, online commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other study resources (most of these are available as apps):
Bible Gateway Blue Letter Bible Bible Hub
Bible Study Tools StudyLight.org
And finally, you can always find great articles, sermons, devotions and other materials to aid your understanding of various topics and passages of Scripture at Grace to You and Ligonier.
I hope you’ll find these resources helpful as we begin our new study.
What is your favorite
study Bible, commentary, or other Bible study resource?
Share with others in the comments below!
Michelle Lesley 
I also use and love the John MacArthur Study Bible. We also have Dr. MacArthur’s commentary set. I also use my Strong’s Concordance and Vine’s Expository Bible Dictionary. There is an app, Strong’s With NASB, that I use on my phone as well. It’s a great app that gives the Strong’s information but also the Thayer Dictionary definitions.
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I also use “Literal Word” NASB, great for Greek and Hebrew word finds by touching the Greek or Hebrew letter icon in upper corner. It underlines all words gives definition, tenses grammer etc. Easy flipping back and forth from Old to New Testsment. Many other features as well. Free app.
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I have found GotQuestions.org helpful at times. Carm.org is an amazing tool also!
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