How to Study the Bible Using the Bible

Most people think the key to studying the Bible is buying the right books, commentaries, apps, or software. But what if the very thing you’re relying on is keeping you from learning how to study the Bible for yourself?

In this video, I explain why Bible commentaries study resources should be supplemental—not foundational—and how over-reliance on them can actually stunt spiritual growth. And I'll give you A simple, beginner-friendly framework (L.I.S.T.E.N.) for studying Scripture directly from the text.

You’ll learn:
1:49 A powerful analogy that explains spiritual dependence
5:12 Why most believers never gain confidence studying the Bible on their own
6:26 The danger of outsourcing your understanding of Scripture
8:20 How to L.I.S.T.E.N
8:43 L. - Look at the literature
10:20 I. - Investigate the Context
11:55 S. - Step into their shoes
13:40 T. - Take the Timeless truth
15:50 E. - Evaluate your heart
17:50 N. - Nurture your community

Commentaries have their place—but they are not meant to replace your time in the Word.

The Bible is food.
And you can learn to feed yourself.

👉 Stop running to outside voices first and let the text speak for itself first.

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