How to Study the Bible with Word Studies

Don't Know about the Tools?

Discover a small set of free, online study tools you can trust. Learn to use them in practice to go beyond a surface-level reading of the Bible.

Don't Know How to Study?

See a word study done from start to finish. Learn to use dictionaries and instantly sift through the technical jargon and jump to what’s important.

Don't Have Much Time?

Get a 5-step word study method that adjusts to you. Got 20 minutes to study? Good! Got 2 hours? Great! It's all about “doable depth” and insights.

Is the Course Right for Me?

This course is for anyone looking to feed their fascination with the Bible's words.

• Lay people seeking to get out of a rut and have deep, meaningful Bible studies for personal devotions.
• Small group leaders looking for genuine engagement beyond the dreaded “what-stuck-out-to-you” questions.
• Teachers wanting a surplus of personal insights. Avoid scavenging for quotes or illustrations for filler material.

What's in the Course?

• Unit 1: Core Concepts (3 Videos). Get a clear explanation about what a “word study” is and is not.
• Unit 2: Key Tools (7 Videos). Learn about three types of word study resources: dictionaries, concordances, and commentaries.
• Unit 3: Common Mistakes (3 Videos). Learn about the three most common mistakes made when doing word studies and how to avoid them.
• Unit 4: Example Word Study (6 Videos). Watch a word study on one of the New Testament's most challenging words.

How Do I Take the Course?

Take this self-study course online through your web browser.

• 19 bite-sized video tutorials recorded in high-definition (HD). Play, pause, and rewind as much as you want.
• 4+ hours of foundational instruction on word studies. Complete in a weekend, apply for a lifetime. 
• 389 pages of downloadable bonus materials. Practice what you've learned and share your insights with others.

What are the Bonus Materials?

Take this self-study course online through your web browser.

• E-Book Transaction. A 118-page, word-for-word transcription of the entire course. Easily reference definitions and procedures. Search the e-book for terms and Bible references whenever you want to review.
• Study-to-Teach Checklist. A simple, no-nonsense checklist to help you take what you've learned and turn that into a teaching. This works whether it's a lesson or a sermon. Craft something that's truly impactful for others.
• 52 Word Studies Guide. A 269-page devotional guide with 52 of the Bible's most important words—one for each week of the year! Use the guide for your personal devotions, small groups, Sunday school lessons, or sermons.