What is a Canonical Approach to the Bible? A Brief(ish) Explanation

What is the Canonical Approach to reading the Bible and how do we do it? This new blog series will demonstrate how to use the Canonical Approach to study the historical narratives within the first five books of our English Bibles, commonly referred to as the Pentateuch.

In this introduction to the topic, I define some important concepts for us (like historical narrative and narrative typology) and show an example of how those pieces work together to help us gain a greater understanding of what we’re reading in the Old Testament!

How to do Canonical StudyMary BusbyMarch 23, 2021Bible Study, Canonical Approach, Old Testament

Really Study God’s Word: Learning how to study methodically to gain confidence in understanding Scripture

Honestly, for most of my life, I’ve had no earthly idea what the Old Testament was about. Or most of the New Testament, for that matter (but it’s always seemed easier to read). I grew up in church, but I wasn’t taught a practical, methodical way to study my Bible on my own.

After college, what increased my knowledge and faith was learning the skills I needed in order to learn from the Bible itself.

The truth from God’s Word, planted deep in me by my own intentional study, built up over the course of time, has produced joy and excitement about God and the Bible, and it helps me to stay rooted and steady in life’s storms. I know that’s one thing we long for: for our faith in God to be strong during trials. We want a solid foundation to stand on and a rock to cling to.

Understanding our Bible will make the difference in our ability to know Jesus, to love Him, and to cling to Him.

You can download a free workbook at the end of this blog to help you learn intentional, methodical study.

Mary BusbyMarch 19, 2021Bible Study, Inductive Bible Study