YIFP #003: Bible Literacy Within the Family

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A new podcast is live, and in this episode we are talking about Bible literacy – what it is, why it is important, and what we can do to be more faithful to pursue it!

In this Episode You’ll Hear:

• The definition of Bible literacy
• The goal of being Bible literate
• What revealed our severe lack of knowledge in the Bible
• How someone goes about becoming more Bible literate
• A word of caution to more mature believers when encountering new Christians
• How Mark did in a triathlon (and how it relates to Bible literacy)
• The best Bible study tool we have access to as Christians
• Simple steps to getting started studying the Bible
• A place to get started teaching your children the Bible
• The four main categorical themes to search for in your Bible as you study
• The main purpose for studying the Bible
• Five questions to ask before studying a book of the Bible
• Encouragement for parents of young children
• A prayer for our listeners

Quick Links:

• The Importance of Bible Literacy {and what that even means}
• Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Minds by Jen Wilkin
• 6 Simple Steps to Get Started Studying God’s Word
• 8 Ways to Get More from Your Pastor’s Sermon
• Logos Bible Software
• Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss
• I Haven’t Written in My Journal or Opened My Bible in a While

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