How to Highlight Your Wide Margin Bible

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  • Highlighting your Bible can be a powerful study tool that helps you meditate and grow in your knowledge of God's word. Unfortunately, there are so many options for highlighting the Bible and complicated systems that it's easy to feel like Bible highlighting is too complicated, and therefore unnecessary. I hope to change that misconception in this video! But what Bible highlighting method should you use? How many highlighters do you need for your Bible? And what colors should you choose?
    Here is my simple approach to highlighting the Bible, and why I recommend using highlighters in a wide margin Bible. In this video, I use my ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible, which is a great choice. However, any wide margin Bible will do!
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  • @reginaroberts8895
    @reginaroberts8895 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This is the single best system I have seen for marking a bible. I have never liked marking in different colors because I would debate what color to use and would end up feeling like I messed up my bible. Great method and great video. THANK YOU!

  • @lagee6363
    @lagee6363 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m so glad I found this video. This is an absolutely perfect system for me. As a visual person, your reasoning behind highlighting those commonly known/quoted scripture verses was especially helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @twilagitschlag5662
    @twilagitschlag5662 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks very much. Great system. Wish I had seen this before I started highlighting all of my Bible.

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No shame in getting another Bible for a new highlighting system either!

  • @SonshineLady7
    @SonshineLady7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A very unique (compared to other Bible highlighting systems) but practical approach. I especially like using a color to highlight OT quotes in the NT and the NT references in the OT. GREAT IDEA!! Also like a color for recurring themes. Basically, like the entire system. :) Thank you for posting this.

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing! Really glad you found this helpful!

  • @TandZAptLife
    @TandZAptLife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making this video. I was completely overwhelmed with all the different types of Bible marking, note taking systems. I'm heading to Walmart to get me some highlighters.

  • @juanitahernandez3017
    @juanitahernandez3017 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank God this video. I've seen other videos, but they have too many colors and markings, i think im gonna follow your system, cause the others are overwelming me

  • @suelayman1371
    @suelayman1371 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like the simplicity of this system, and yet super helpful to remember why you highlighted a certain passage.

  • @sdhute
    @sdhute 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched this on a whim and never thought it was going to be so good. I agree more markers have made if more difficult for me like another commenter mentioned.

  • @SolomonQuansah
    @SolomonQuansah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent: I like the 3 color and pen idea better. It's simpler IMO. Thanks for making this and sharing.

  • @CornflowerBlues5
    @CornflowerBlues5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much, this has been incredibly helpful.

  • @Jbutler63
    @Jbutler63 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very simplified method of highlighting in your bible,very refreshing video.Kee up the good work.

  • @bibliolov
    @bibliolov 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this. I just purchased two new bibles, one is a wide margin journal bible, and the other is a bit smaller and will be my church bible. I was debating on what system and colors to use, and this helped me immensely. As I really didn't want something that would distract me.

  • @leobaker291
    @leobaker291 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing. This system seems to work well. I just need to get myself a wide margin Bible

  • @loislopez4159
    @loislopez4159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is a great idea!!! I've seen so many have multiple highlighting colors and it's just too much to keep up with... this is nice, streamlined and simple to keep up with... thanks so much for sharing!

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So glad I was able to help Lois! Simple is better 99% of the time!

  • @Gayle8675309
    @Gayle8675309 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, I'm SO glad I found your video! I purchased my first journaling (wide margin) bible, and have been trying to figure out what my "system" would be. This is perfect! Thank you! :)

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's great. So glad I was able to help!

  • @verfran
    @verfran 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are creating mind maps of the Bible. I like this approach. This is one of my goals this year :)

  • @RaymanuelMuzik
    @RaymanuelMuzik 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video is exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great! I’m so glad it was helpful!

  • @juliepowell1853
    @juliepowell1853 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video! I have been trying to figure out which system to use and this has solved my problem. It is much less complicated than the others I’ve seen.

  • @DanielPacullo
    @DanielPacullo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pen : Annotate
    📌Orange : Default Pattern /Theme of the Passage / Big Concepts
    📌Green : Old Testament Citations / New Testament Citations
    📌Yellow : Big time Verses eg. Philippians 4:13 / Memory Verse
    📌Pink : Verses that stood out to you.

  • @alejandroacosta1227
    @alejandroacosta1227 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think I'm going to do two colors. Orange (caution). Basically any verse with instructions as far as do and don't. Yellow for key verse and pencil for citation.

  • @Jbutler63
    @Jbutler63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    an excellent video I write all over in the bible,the one thing that helps me is who, what,where and why.

  • @wisconsinwoodsman1987
    @wisconsinwoodsman1987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of a Thompson Chain bible as far as your references back and forth between NT and OT.

  • @barnabusredeemed9107
    @barnabusredeemed9107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have gone the complex route first with everything in life, but I decided with color system I’m going simple only 3. A sister gave one system that was one color for all things about God, one color for verses that stand out/break down, and a color for words. I found this a good system to learn the kjv, but your system??! That’s a tight system I’m running with it exact in my nasb.

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Glad to hear you’ve found it helpful!

  • @juanitahernandez3017
    @juanitahernandez3017 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dual tip Studio series highliters are very for the bible. And they have fine tip and thick tip

  • @taraingersoll8691
    @taraingersoll8691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice presentation. Thank you for sharing your system with us. I love seeing others’ techniques. God bless you!

  • @estherm5256
    @estherm5256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful! I’m definitely picking up this highlighting system. God bless you.

  • @johnhein7511
    @johnhein7511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing
    May GOD Bless you😁

  • @sal2409
    @sal2409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good idea. I just got my new NKJV and going to start highlighting with care. Thanks

  • @flyspotter4404
    @flyspotter4404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clear and helpful, thanks!

  • @velvettmcgilvray9724
    @velvettmcgilvray9724 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! This is a simple, easy system that I might could use!

  • @melodiebear
    @melodiebear ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I did enroll in your free class but every time I tried to go back into it I had to re-enter all my info and even then had difficulty getting back in. The lessons I did were great but accessing them is just too difficult for me anyway. The last time I tried I couldn’t even get in.

  • @savingmemories777
    @savingmemories777 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @missnurseeri
    @missnurseeri ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:35 - Orange
    3:38 - Black pen
    4:08 - Green
    9:12 - Yellow

    • @wmitrader
      @wmitrader ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the time stamps for each color !

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

    • @joey_outdoors
      @joey_outdoors 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And to recap:
      Orange - themes, big ideas, reoccuring things in the text
      Green - NT in the OT and OT in the NT
      Yellow - "hallmark" verses
      Underline things that stand out like words/phrases
      Love it!
      I found I was using too many colors and it just got too crazy to manage. Thanks for this simplified approach!

  • @stacedoggkyles6451
    @stacedoggkyles6451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir God bless you your family and your friends God loves you I hope you your family and your friends you all have a wonderful fantastic awesome bless safe beautiful lovely day wherever you all are enjoy the rest of your day sir I love you

  • @robertjola
    @robertjola ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @N4BM
    @N4BM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks!

  • @julialeytham7794
    @julialeytham7794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this is very helpful!

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Julia! I’m so glad this was helpful to you

  • @kaythomas9918
    @kaythomas9918 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this, and perfect for starting my new Bible for 2023. It’s clean, very useful to use and do, not so overwhelming to stop and think, now which color means what? Appetite has been ignited, thanks

  • @Lsullyvan
    @Lsullyvan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great system ty!

  • @sdhute
    @sdhute 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is your green highlight only for an exact reference or a cross reference that’s similar? For instance when Jesus says this generation asks for a sign. Would you reference Jonah in the whales belly. Even thought it’s not a direct quote ?

  • @CharlieJohnson963
    @CharlieJohnson963 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the Holman Rainbow Study Bible.
    It's already color coded and Lords words are underlined.
    I think I can only use pens for any additional highlights.
    Any suggestions on how to use this Bible if appreciated. ❤

  • @eunhyunbates2801
    @eunhyunbates2801 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your video. Can I ask what Bible it is that you are using in this video? Looks like it has a good size font and good margins.

  • @Lsullyvan
    @Lsullyvan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

  • @solitarypawn5076
    @solitarypawn5076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use Logos with multiple colors and images, especially in the book of Revelation. What do you think?

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great idea, and images probably work best in some books over others, but Revelation definitely fits the description!

  • @elizabethdaniel646
    @elizabethdaniel646 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I only use one color yellow

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing wrong with that. Sometimes just one color works best. What kind of things do you highlight?

  • @Yeshuite
    @Yeshuite 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you mark your reading bible or keep a clean copy for that purpose?

  • @SisterinChrist1
    @SisterinChrist1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you still highlight with all your colors over the red letter text? I was wondering if it works out ok or not. Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do, it doesn’t seem to cause any issues. For what it’s worth, I don’t love the red letter concept, though I do understand why so many people appreciate the intent behind red letter sections

  • @melonaggi
    @melonaggi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good day just tried to sign up but not getting through

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Melissa, I'm sorry for your issue. See if this link works: www.betterbiblereading.com/challenge-page/betterreadingforlife

  • @AJ-ku9jz
    @AJ-ku9jz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What I'd really love to know, is whay pena you use to write..

  • @Dorigail
    @Dorigail ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What highlighters do you use that doesn't bleed to the other side of the page? My highlighters bleed through.

    • @anthonyanderson9771
      @anthonyanderson9771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey!
      You should check out Pigma Micron. They don't bleed through and are archival /water resistant for long term preservation

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dori! I don’t recall but I’d always recommend testing your highlighter in one of the back pages of your Bible to see how it does with bleed through issues before using them on pages with text!

  • @charliekrummreich3809
    @charliekrummreich3809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you keep the marker ink from bleeding through the pages?

    • @catwoods5499
      @catwoods5499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have created a tester page to test out any Pens or Highlighters in the back of my Bibles so I don't mess up my actual Bible. I have a few favorites I share on my channel. Check out (what's IN my pen bag) playlist

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, what Cat said is a great idea. Just test out one of your blank pages towards the back of your Bible to see which pen has the best results for you!

  • @dgale1023
    @dgale1023 ปีที่แล้ว

    are you saying those highlighters dont bleed through? if they dont please tell me what brand they are. Thank you

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best to always test the highlighter on a blank page in the back of your Bible to see how it does. Bibles will all have different page thicknesses, and not all highlighters are created equal. This set (sharpie) does well with lighter colors, but the blue does bleed through.

  • @TomPlantagenet
    @TomPlantagenet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m trying to register for your course and every time I enter my email and press start it brings me back to just entering my email.

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Tom really sorry about that. I don’t see anything on my end. Could you email me (betterbiblereading@gmail.com) and I’ll create an account for you and send you the info

    • @SonshineLady7
      @SonshineLady7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same thing is happening to me in trying to register for your Bible Reading course.

  • @charliekrummreich3809
    @charliekrummreich3809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As far as a pen is concerned, do you use fine point or medium point?

    • @cfrost87
      @cfrost87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Finer point is better-- there's only so much space in the margins

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Charlie! I think ball point vs gel is more important than fine or medium, but I use either 0.5 or 0.7 and they both work well!

  • @katiedemers9911
    @katiedemers9911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should do a word study on Sabbath and 7th day... don't forget to take a look at Hebrews 4... notice it says "if he had spoken of another day"... which points out the fact that CHRIST didn't speak of another day. Keeping the 7th day Sabbath says that you are following the GOD of the Bible and not the God of your own designs. The verses you showed in Acts 13:42, 44 shows Paul honoring the Sabbath. He didn't say "come back and meet with me tomorrow because we now worship God on Sunday because of Christ's resurrection"... Paul told them "come back next Sabbath". There was no change in when they kept the Sabbath. Even in death, Christ kept the Sabbath... Creation week - God "finished" His work on Friday and rested on Sabbath... In Christ's recreation work, HE said "It is finished" on the cross and rested on Sabbath. He kept the Sabbath; shouldn't we, as His followers, do the same?

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Katie!

    • @kathleenking47
      @kathleenking47 ปีที่แล้ว

      The sabbath is the 8th day now
      It was on day after sabbath
      Even the library DEWEY decimsl system uses the number 780 for music

  • @SravankumarDarla
    @SravankumarDarla 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pleaseeee what bible do you use the exact name i wanna buy it too

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible. Link should be in video description

  • @joxielflores6767
    @joxielflores6767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you underline in pen

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว

      check out around 3:30

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For underlining specifically, I don't follow a specific rule for each time I do that- but in general I may want to emphasize repeated words or phrases that I see occurring repeatedly

    • @shirleybaker8709
      @shirleybaker8709 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this video! I have watched quite a few videos regarding this subject, and have been completely overwhelmed with so many colors folks are using for this or that. Your color coding method is the first one I’ve seen so far that I believe I can manage/tweak with a 3 color system & pen. I also love your cross referencing between the Old & New Testaments. Such an eye opener! Thank you for this!!!!!

  • @icxcnikalastname3317
    @icxcnikalastname3317 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely will not highlight or mark any verses in a Holy Bible. If you do, when you see that page again, your eyes will fix on the underlined verse and you could miss other important meaningful verses of which there are plenty on every page

    • @betterbiblereading
      @betterbiblereading  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Highlighting and marking are certainly optional and not required but it helps most of us, myself included, notice how certain parts relate to the whole

  • @proverbs9103
    @proverbs9103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First you need to get yourself a good Bible KJV