LESSON FIVE EXPLORING ONLINE BIBLE STUDY TOOLS
Lesson Overview: Serious study of the Hebrew Scriptures involves gaining insight from scholarly Bible study tools. Bible study tools are resources that can assist people in reading, understanding, and studying the Bible. There are distinct types of Bible study tools available online, including study Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, lexicons, Bible encyclopedias, and concordances. In short, Bible study tools can help provide important historical context, find translation differences between versions, determine the true meaning of a passage, and assist readers in applying the lessons to their own experiences in life. This lesson gives students the opportunity to engage in using online Bible study tools. Key Concepts: commentaries: exegetical, expository, expositional, cultural, devotional, archetypal, theologians, Old and New Testaments, exegetical, expositional, devotional, and cultural commentaries, Bible dictionaries, lexicons, Bible encyclopedias, and concordances Objectives Students will: • • • • •
use online resources to access, examine, research, discuss, assimilate, and critique information. distinguish between available Bible resources useful for enhancing biblical literacy. use Bible study tools to enhance writing and research skills. participate in class discussions. edit writing to correct errors.
Expected Learning Outcomes: At the end of this lesson students will be able to: • •
distinguish between various online Bible study tools. use appropriate study tools to enhance learning.
Duration: 2-3 hours Materials: • •
Website: For All Things (19 Websites for Reading and Searching the Bible) (https://forallthings.bible/19-websites-for-reading-and-searching-the-bible/ Website: 5 of the Best Free Bible Study Tools (https://freedailybiblestudy.com/5-of-thebest-free-bible-study-tools/)
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