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Everything below is a tool — not an authority. The word is the authority. Use these to dig deeper, then take it back to scripture and to prayer.
A 365-day Bible-in-a-year plan on YouTube — five readings a week, weekends off. She reads through the scriptures and breaks them down verse by verse, which makes it one of the best accountability tools you can use. Read the passage yourself first, pray, then watch.
Start the plan on YouTubeVerse-by-verse commentary across the entire Bible. A great starting place when you need a passage broken down.
Open siteCommentary is written by men, and men are frail — there is room for error. Line everything up with the word, stay in prayer, and let the Holy Spirit be your teacher. Don't hang on to everything you read.
Deeper, more technical commentary. Not where I'd start out — but excellent when you are studying to teach.
Open siteCommentary is written by men, and men are frail — there is room for error. Line everything up with the word, stay in prayer, and let the Holy Spirit be your teacher. Don't hang on to everything you read.
A topical Bible. Type in a topic like peace, joy, fear, or leadership and it returns the scriptures tied to it. Click any verse to open it.
Open siteLook up the original Greek (New Testament) and Hebrew (Old Testament) behind an English word to recover the original meaning.
Open siteParallel translations, interlinear Bibles, commentaries, and original-language tools all in one place. A solid companion for deeper study.
Open siteFree Bible app with reading plans, verse of the day, and a daily streak that many use as an accountability tool.
Open siteAnimated breakdowns of books, chapters, and themes of the Bible. Excellent for getting the big picture before you go verse by verse.
Open siteA series on the life of Christ — free on the Angel app and also available on Netflix. Watch it as a supplement, never as a substitute for the text.
Open siteDramatized storytelling adds scenes not found in scripture. Enjoy it, but keep the Bible as your standard.