How could anyone be sad around you.The joy of the Lord is moving through you like a energizer bunny.I watched this before my morning jolt of caffeine :-) & might not need it now LOL.Great tips Godbless
Thank you so much for this video. I came back to the Lord after a time running away.....and I bought a bible now....and this gave me also ideas. Greetings and blessings from Germany
Greatly and immensely blessed! One of my friends forwarded your link to me and I have been watching since then! I watched most of your videos in one stretch! Its just so interesting and makes me want to enjoy life like you do! God Bless you and keep you dear girl!
How refreshing to know that there is a mom so passionate about the Bible in America teaching her kids to love God's word as well. Thank you so much for your video. It was a great encouragement to me and I did learn some neat tips from you about how to better study the Bible. I pray God blesses you and your family!
Courtney, I absolutely, positively loved this video. What great tips you shared! I jumped right on your Good Morning Girls site while I was listening to you. LOVE IT!!! So glad I found your channel tonight. Looking forward to learning more from you! ~ Blessings
I LOVE the things you have talked about in here. I like how Kay Arthur has different colors or shapes for words, i did one of her studies. But i think the thing i love the most about this, is your idea for Scripture memory with your family. I am going to be getting my own photo album, i mean verse album, and getting started on that!! What a great idea!!!
Start with prayer when approaching Bible studies, because you want God's Spirit to teach you and lead into all truth. So stay prayerful in knowing the difference between error and truth. Rid all distractions and people that may knock you off focus. Grab trusted translations because most modern bibles are paraphrased and nullified of original meaning in words to make it dictionary based. Nevertheless the Greek meanings has the same definitions as our English words. Repetitiously read the passage intently and prayerfully. Prayer is essential to your bible study like air is essential to your lungs. The Lord want us to know Him in truth, and even worship Him in Spirit and truth. Read the text prayerfully and diligently to find out the meaning and full flow of thought that ties the whole chapter together. In this you will discover its context. The context can be a few chapters back or in the beginning of the chapter. When knowing the background in the text you will discover the theme of whats taking place in that chapter. The overall theme of that book is in the beginning of that book ( the bible comprises of 66 books - OT the Torah, historical books, prophetic books, and poetry. NT- the Gospels accounts, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles to the Churches, and revelations) So wherever you studying, the beginning of that book is the introduction and everything else is supporting the text you reading. Study the word meanings, because they produce color and depth to your study. The words in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek are very telling and graphic. Do a thorough word research on them to grasp their origin and culture use, and how the original hearers interpret the context of those phrases, imagery, which illustrations help them. Bible dictionaries are helpful and concordances, lexicons, biblical places and people encyclopedia. Culture is very important we have to acknowledged their customs, traditions, beliefs, religions, social barriers, etc. When a reporter is send out to observe a area, they will not only sympathize, but empathize with them and their struggles. Its easy to go by the news, and other ways to conclude and just classify a people who you don't know very well. Its easy to judge, when you never experience. Geography is a useful tool to understand what locations are, and where the people travel to get place to place. Their source of transportation and how far they've walked, and routes they took. Were there steep mountain terrains, smooth plain, water banks, deserts, forest or fords with dangerous animals lurking there. The locations are very important to note when studying the bible. Without the help of Gods Spirit you can do nothing! Knowing who God is and His attributes, you can better know His character traits in His dealing with humanity falling nature. The only way we can know and be known by Him is through His Son Jesus Christ. In your reply we will discuss the Gospel in truth, because it links every doctrine in the bible to it.
I so needed this thank you so much! I have a hard time remembering the scriptures and so I get frustrated and feel like i'm doing something wrong. I am glad I found you site and youtube page. Looking forward to whats to come.
Courtney, I wanted to let you know how much you've inspired me, both to begin making my own videos (yippie!), but also my daughter now has two different Good Morning Girls groups going. I'm not sure if she's signed up on your website yet, but she has a group at church of 5 girls and another with other friends who text / email every single morning after they spend time in the Word. Wishing you every blessing in Christ! ~ Brian
I just started on my path. I find that gel high lighters work good. However, I like the tip of the other ones better! I love the idea of using colored pencils though! I will be checking out your other videos and websites. Thank you so much for sharing!
Totally helpful and amazing, Courtney, I confess I never thought of all the wonderful suggestions for Scripture study that you showed in your video. I guess I always thought that highlighting, marking, etc., the Bible, was disrespectful or something along those lines (no pun intended), but I love your suggestions; thanks so much. Joe
I usually have my quiet time in the mornings - often times I am following my Bible Reading plans from "Good Morning Girls". I also like to use the app - YouVersion while I'm putting on my make-up and fixing my hair - I have it read the Bible out loud to me. Often in the evenings, I do my deeper study - like reading commentaries or other resources.
12 years later, still watch your videos. I, too, am covering my Bible with (green) highlighter to remind me to watch my tongue. Praise God, because He's really helping me!
Great video, thank you for the advice. I am starting my home school journey as well as family bible study, I'm nervous but I know it's all best for my family :) I love that your Bible is falling apart, it shows that you actually use it :)
WOW! This was an AMAZING and THOROUGH video! I got some GREAT ideas for how I can make my studying better! I'm sooo glad I found your video and I'm about to go visit your site! Thank you for this video!!! :)
What a wonderfully helpful video!! I also use Kay Arthur's Inductive Study Method! It's the absolute best!!Thank you fir posting this.God bless and I'm sure we'll meet on the other side of LOVE. t t t
+Melissa Hollywood Awwww - thank you! I hope to make more soon but the fall season leading up to the holidays is always incredibly busy in my home with homeschooling and the kids activities. I don't foresee many videos this fall - but in the new year - I am sure there will be many more! xoxoxox
+Woman Living Well- I understand lol its like that in my home everyday, with getting the kids off to school hubby off to work and taking my dad to his chemo treatment and all this with a 2 year old lol but I thank God for every day he gives me because I could have nothing at all, you are a true Blessing and I can't wait to do the lighting the candle every day and waiting for the weekend challenge :) xoxo I hope you have a very blessed day xoxo
Thank you, Courtney! You are such a blessing to me and my Saint Joe MI girlfriends! You are filling a void as Queen Esther did for such a time and place as this xoxo Jenny
Thank you for sharing your tips on Bible study with us! I've been looking for videos like this to help me start family devotion time at our home. What is the name of the Bible you use for reading with your children? I need a Bible like that to help challenge my children in studying God's word. Thanks in advance :)
Can you please tell me what version or translation of the Bible you used in this video? It looks like the NIV that I have! Thanks for the video, it's great!
This is taken from our definition at GoodMorningGirls.org What does S.O.A.P. mean? S- The S stands for Scripture- you physically write out the scripture……you’ll be amazed that what God will reveal to you just by taking the time to slow down and actually write out what you are reading! O- The O stands for observation- what do you see in the verses that you’re reading. Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? A- The A stands for Application- this is when God’s Word becomes personal. What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my own personal life? What changes do I need to make? Is there an action that I need to take? P- And finally P stands for Prayer. Pray God’s Word back to Him. If He has revealed something to you during this time in His Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life.
Hi Courtney I wondered how long do you study for if you don't mind me asking? I know you are a busy wife, mom plus working in your ministries, blogging and everything else you do. When do you study? In the AM, PM, anytime you are moved to do so? Do you set a timer or you just go with the flow? I know sometimes I can get into the scriptures and look up and like 2-3 hours have past by. Not that you mind spending that time with GOD. Just wondered. I loved all your tips and ideas helping me already.
so true what you say about cheap price on the bibles. you are so lucky. here you pay atleast 40 dollar for the most cheap bible. talk about the Netherlands. i wish i bought me a couple $1,00 bibles when i was in usa.
I use GoodMorningGirls(dot)org - we are about to start a series in Colossians - hope you'll join us- we do videos and provide free bible reading plans and study guides! It's fun! We have a youtube channel at GoodMorningGirls1 :)
You have to learn to separate the teachings of Jesus from the uncensored historical documentation that is the writings of various unknown contributors to the book. You don't need to interpret, you just need to learn to discern before you adopt the wrong tactic of labeling something as being degenerate. Would you feel better if those offending passages were censored? Are you aware of them having a literal triggering effect upon modern American Christians? How genuine is your beef john Hamill ?
Jesus: “But when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into ALL the truth” John 16:13 AFTER his resurrection, “Then HE opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures” Luke 24:45. Paul: “the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is NOW disclosed” Colossians 1:26 Mysteries are condensed in Romans - Jude (letters): ONLY 96 PAGES! If you seek truth, enter HIS presence by faith. Read HIM in the letters, 10 pages per day, til mysteries are in YOU.
How could anyone be sad around you.The joy of the Lord is moving through you like a energizer bunny.I watched this before my morning jolt of caffeine :-) & might not need it now LOL.Great tips Godbless
Thank you so much for this video.
I came back to the Lord after a time running away.....and I bought a bible now....and this gave me also ideas.
Greetings and blessings from Germany
A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to a person who isn't!!!! Blessings!!
Greatly and immensely blessed! One of my friends forwarded your link to me and I have been watching since then! I watched most of your videos in one stretch! Its just so interesting and makes me want to enjoy life like you do! God Bless you and keep you dear girl!
I started with Psalms because it tells me how to pray and what to pray for, and the nature of God.
How refreshing to know that there is a mom so passionate about the Bible in America teaching her kids to love God's word as well. Thank you so much for your video. It was a great encouragement to me and I did learn some neat tips from you about how to better study the Bible. I pray God blesses you and your family!
Courtney, I absolutely, positively loved this video. What great tips you shared! I jumped right on your Good Morning Girls site while I was listening to you. LOVE IT!!! So glad I found your channel tonight. Looking forward to learning more from you! ~ Blessings
I LOVE the things you have talked about in here. I like how Kay Arthur has different colors or shapes for words, i did one of her studies. But i think the thing i love the most about this, is your idea for Scripture memory with your family. I am going to be getting my own photo album, i mean verse album, and getting started on that!! What a great idea!!!
Thank you sooo much! You've helped me for a lot of things! Im a new Christian and im just starting to know God so this helped thanks!
Start with prayer when approaching Bible studies, because you want God's Spirit to teach you and lead into all truth. So stay prayerful in knowing the difference between error and truth.
Rid all distractions and people that may knock you off focus.
Grab trusted translations because most modern bibles are paraphrased and nullified of original meaning in words to make it dictionary based. Nevertheless the Greek meanings has the same definitions as our English words. Repetitiously read the passage intently and prayerfully. Prayer is essential to your bible study like air is essential to your lungs. The Lord want us to know Him in truth, and even worship Him in Spirit and truth. Read the text prayerfully and diligently to find out the meaning and full flow of thought that ties the whole chapter together. In this you will discover its context. The context can be a few chapters back or in the beginning of the chapter. When knowing the background in the text you will discover the theme of whats taking place in that chapter. The overall theme of that book is in the beginning of that book ( the bible comprises of 66 books - OT the Torah, historical books, prophetic books, and poetry.
NT- the Gospels accounts, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles to the
Churches, and revelations)
So wherever you studying, the beginning of that book is the introduction and everything else is supporting the text you reading. Study the word meanings, because they produce color and depth to your study. The words in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek are very telling and graphic. Do a thorough word research on them to grasp their origin and culture use, and how the original hearers interpret the context of those phrases, imagery, which illustrations help them. Bible dictionaries are helpful and concordances, lexicons, biblical places and people encyclopedia. Culture is very important we have to acknowledged their customs, traditions, beliefs, religions, social barriers, etc. When a reporter is send out to observe a area, they will not only sympathize, but empathize with them and their struggles. Its easy to go by the news, and other ways to conclude and just classify a people who you don't know very well. Its easy to judge, when you never experience. Geography is a useful tool to understand what locations are, and where the people travel to get place to place. Their source of transportation and how far they've walked, and routes they took. Were there steep mountain terrains, smooth plain, water banks, deserts, forest or fords with dangerous animals lurking there. The locations are very important to note when studying the bible. Without the help of Gods Spirit you can do nothing! Knowing who God is and His attributes, you can better know His character traits in His dealing with humanity falling nature.
The only way we can know and be known by Him is through His Son Jesus Christ.
In your reply we will discuss the Gospel in truth, because it links every doctrine in the bible to it.
Thanks Courtney, this is really helpful. I think this is one of your best videos. Bravo!
I so needed this thank you so much! I have a hard time remembering the scriptures and so I get frustrated and feel like i'm doing something wrong. I am glad I found you site and youtube page. Looking forward to whats to come.
Courtney, I wanted to let you know how much you've inspired me, both to begin making my own videos (yippie!), but also my daughter now has two different Good Morning Girls groups going. I'm not sure if she's signed up on your website yet, but she has a group at church of 5 girls and another with other friends who text / email every single morning after they spend time in the Word. Wishing you every blessing in Christ! ~ Brian
I so wish I could've had this information 20 years ago! Thank you for allowing God to use you ;-)
I just started on my path. I find that gel high lighters work good. However, I like the tip of the other ones better! I love the idea of using colored pencils though! I will be checking out your other videos and websites. Thank you so much for sharing!
Totally helpful and amazing, Courtney, I confess I never thought of all the wonderful suggestions for Scripture study that you showed in your video. I guess I always thought that highlighting, marking, etc., the Bible, was disrespectful or something along those lines (no pun intended), but I love your suggestions; thanks so much. Joe
Thank you so much for sharing with us all the different ways study the Bible. It was very helpful.
I usually have my quiet time in the mornings - often times I am following my Bible Reading plans from "Good Morning Girls". I also like to use the app - YouVersion while I'm putting on my make-up and fixing my hair - I have it read the Bible out loud to me. Often in the evenings, I do my deeper study - like reading commentaries or other resources.
Thank you! As a young irish girl of fifteen this was a lovely video to watch and be inspires by x
12 years later, still watch your videos. I, too, am covering my Bible with (green) highlighter to remind me to watch my tongue. Praise God, because He's really helping me!
organizing scripture on index cards and photo book is a great idea!
Great video, thank you for the advice. I am starting my home school journey as well as family bible study, I'm nervous but I know it's all best for my family :) I love that your Bible is falling apart, it shows that you actually use it :)
I like the idea of picking out an area you struggle with to highlight.
Great tips. God bless you. I really want to get into the Word, after watching your video.
I have found that writing down scriptures def. helps. I like to write particular ones out on facebook.
Courtney, God has really used you to encourage me! Thanks so so much for opening your heart! Keep walking with the King! :-)
Wow, I wish my mom did this with us kids. Absolutely amazing!
Much love-Addie
I am glad that you are big enough to apologize.. I am actually glad that there are people like her out here to teach us
Love this Courtney. Needed to see you today. Missing you.
WOW! This was an AMAZING and THOROUGH video! I got some GREAT ideas for how I can make my studying better! I'm sooo glad I found your video and I'm about to go visit your site! Thank you for this video!!! :)
She is so unfathomably energetic. It's great and very inspiring :D
I love your memory verse photo album idea!!!!
Thank you soo much. I really enjoy all your vlogs!
Thank you so much! This is one of the best videos I have ever watched!
God bless you! Thank you for blessing us with your sweet sweet Spirit ;) and for this great encouragement!
Your video is awesome!! I thank the Good Lord for you... keep pressing on gurl!
I love all these ideas!
Love the memory verse idea!
What a wonderfully helpful video!! I also use Kay Arthur's Inductive Study Method! It's the absolute best!!Thank you fir posting this.God bless and I'm sure we'll meet on the other side of LOVE. t t t
Thank you for uploading this. It was very helpful
Thanks for getting me started. I owe you one.
LOVE this!!!! will you be making more videos? I come to youtube everyday to see if you posted a new video :) lol
+Melissa Hollywood Awwww - thank you! I hope to make more soon but the fall season leading up to the holidays is always incredibly busy in my home with homeschooling and the kids activities. I don't foresee many videos this fall - but in the new year - I am sure there will be many more! xoxoxox
+Woman Living Well- I understand lol its like that in my home everyday, with getting the kids off to school hubby off to work and taking my dad to his chemo treatment and all this with a 2 year old lol but I thank God for every day he gives me because I could have nothing at all, you are a true Blessing and I can't wait to do the lighting the candle every day and waiting for the weekend challenge :) xoxo I hope you have a very blessed day xoxo
Good for you. I like your enthusiasm for God's Word.
Thank you, Courtney! You are such a blessing to me and my Saint Joe MI girlfriends! You are filling a void as Queen Esther did for such a time and place as this xoxo Jenny
This was such a helpful video!! Thankyou!God bless!
Love the Index cards !!
Thank you for sharing! I learned so much from you!
courtney, can u give us a closeup of the pencil marking technique. i really like your videos!
I didn't know you went to MBI..I'm planning on going to MBI Spokane starting next fall :)
great tips, thank you very much.
Thank you for sharing your tips on Bible study with us! I've been looking for videos like this to help me start family devotion time at our home. What is the name of the Bible you use for reading with your children? I need a Bible like that to help challenge my children in studying God's word. Thanks in advance :)
Glad I found this video. Thanks for all the tips on studying God's word.
Thank you for the encouragement!
The memory verse is an extremely clever idea
Can you please tell me what version or translation of the Bible you used in this video? It looks like the NIV that I have! Thanks for the video, it's great!
Meline Meaux, She said the family Bible is an NIV.
Can you share more on the Kay Arthur method or how you use the colored pencils in your Bible?? Thank you....
Look up the inductive study method on pinterest or google. They also have an inductive study bible. God bless!
Thank you so much you're a blessing God Bless x
I am excited to try the SOAP method but could you please explain the prayer section?Thanks
Thanks for the tips ma'am!
Thank you ! great information!
This is a wonderful video. May I ask what kind of Bible you have (your main one for study)
Thanks! Blessings!
What's the check book style bible make ? Been looking for something like that, or if you have the makers name please Great video :) xx
Hey. thanks so much. Can u further explain the SOAP method please? Particularly observations?
This is taken from our definition at GoodMorningGirls.org
What does S.O.A.P. mean?
S- The S stands for Scripture- you physically write out the scripture……you’ll be amazed that what God will reveal to you just by taking the time to slow down and actually write out what you are reading!
O- The O stands for observation- what do you see in the verses that you’re reading. Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you?
A- The A stands for Application- this is when God’s Word becomes personal. What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my own personal life? What changes do I need to make? Is there an action that I need to take?
P- And finally P stands for Prayer. Pray God’s Word back to Him. If He has revealed something to you during this time in His Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life.
Women Living Well Hope this helps ;)
great video and info.I dont agree with the NIV because i am a KJV person..but awesome video
Wow, great tip!
Hi Courtney I wondered how long do you study for if you don't mind me asking? I know you are a busy wife, mom plus working in your ministries, blogging and everything else you do. When do you study? In the AM, PM, anytime you are moved to do so? Do you set a timer or you just go with the flow? I know sometimes I can get into the scriptures and look up and like 2-3 hours have past by. Not that you mind spending that time with GOD. Just wondered. I loved all your tips and ideas helping me already.
Great ideas!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you...
so true what you say about cheap price on the bibles. you are so lucky. here you pay atleast 40 dollar for the most cheap bible. talk about the Netherlands. i wish i bought me a couple $1,00 bibles when i was in usa.
Awesome!!!!
Thank You
Great tips thanks ❤
Ur such wonderful inspiration . Are you a Baptist?
God blessing you Amen
Good tips thanks god bless
God bless you for this :)
@Courtneylivingwell That helps a lot. Thanks Courtney :)
What do you do once you finish reading that family bible? Do you reread it or buy a different book to go through with your family?
I like this
Oh! I was wondering what study bible you use? I'm looking to buy a new one(:
what are the applicatios I like this method how is it dine iam struggling a bit im new at studing woild like to know more about this method
U knw the mobile thing was so relevant
And all the tips are good
but were you saying this only to woman ?
what version is your family reading bible and where did you get it at?
Ms.D, She said the family reading Bible is an NIV. But she didn't say where she got it.
Where did you get that Bible?
what Bible do you use
I use GoodMorningGirls(dot)org - we are about to start a series in Colossians - hope you'll join us- we do videos and provide free bible reading plans and study guides! It's fun! We have a youtube channel at GoodMorningGirls1 :)
nice
I'm a new Christian and I was r Papp
Jesus is so so good
I start my Bible study with Matt 5:19, because it says that Paul will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whatever.Do whats thou will.
You have to learn to separate the teachings of Jesus from the uncensored historical documentation that is the writings of various unknown contributors to the book.
You don't need to interpret, you just need to learn to discern before you adopt the wrong tactic of labeling something as being degenerate.
Would you feel better if those offending passages were censored?
Are you aware of them having a literal triggering effect upon modern American Christians?
How genuine is your beef john Hamill ?
I am Christian
This lady is special woman. Every husband would like a whife like her.
It's funny but athiests do the exact same thing, only replacing religious tracts with quotes or science articles.
I have a tip: invest in a premium leather Bible. Buy a Bible that will last for decades, not for two years.
I apologize. That was mean.
Jesus: “But when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into ALL the truth” John 16:13
AFTER his resurrection, “Then HE opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures” Luke 24:45.
Paul: “the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is NOW disclosed” Colossians 1:26
Mysteries are condensed in Romans - Jude (letters): ONLY 96 PAGES!
If you seek truth, enter HIS presence by faith. Read HIM in the letters, 10 pages per day, til mysteries are in YOU.
'Sorry, my Bible is falling apart'. Lol not a bad thing 😉
Lol