Have you, like me, found yourself Googling “what does the Bible
say about … ?” only to find multiple (and sometimes conflicting!) views on whatever
subject may be at hand.
Doing a keyword search in my Bible or Bible app often helps me
gain a deeper meaning of what God’s Word actually has to say on a certain
topic.
I LOVE using BibleGateway.com to do keyword
searches! I type in the word I want to study and what version of the Bible I
want to use, and it pulls up the verses on that subject! Here below is what it
looked like when I did a keyword search on faith.
With
over 507 results and the ability to view other translations, context, or the
whole chapter, I found myself in awe of God’s Word and how it all fits together
to speak straight into my life today!
I
would like to challenge you to pick any small book of the Bible (or long
passage that can be read in one sitting) and read the whole thing for several
days or even weeks in a row, looking for something different every day … such
as references to God one day, to Jesus the next, to His promises, His
provision, His faithfulness and so on. As you read, look for things you’ve
never seen before in those verses, let them speak to you personally, seek a
fresh deeper understanding of God’s Word.
I love that I can do key word reading any time, with nothing
more than my Bible!
Hebrews
11, often called “The Hall of Faith,” by many Bible scholars. So I
encourage you to continue your walk of faith by reading Hebrews 11 (or another
passage if you like) for several days, a few weeks or even a month. Whatever
works for you…As you read the same words/verses over and over again, let them
soak deep within your soul and change you.
Key Word Search on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NhEkMLTKG58
Key Word Search on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NhEkMLTKG58
Here’s
a helpful list of 20 Things to Look For in Studying Scripture, some tips
on key word reading and a little journal to record what you find.
This is the Blue Heron I mentioned in the video!
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