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3 Ways to Grow Deeper and Wider in Your Understanding of Jesus

1/3/2022

 
​​When you’re reading the Bible, have you ever found yourself thinking or saying, “I’m so confused!”?

Adam Grant in his book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know writes: “I need time for my confusion. Confusion can be a cue that there’s new territory to be explored or a fresh puzzle to be solved."

Adam’s voice gives us all hope that while the Bible, Jesus, and spiritual things, in general can be really confusing, that there is so much to be explored and discovered.
I need time for my confusion. Confusion can be a cue that there’s new territory to be explored or a fresh puzzle to be solved." - Adam Grant (Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know)
​This week, I’m sharing three ways to explore and discover God’s Word - the Bible. And then let you choose how best you will grow deeper and wider in your understanding of Jesus - the star of the entire Bible.

Fill Your Toolbox
Studying the Bible by yourself is good for your own self-care and personal development. Working out and good nutrition can help care for your physical body. Sudoku puzzles can help care for your brain. Close friendships can help care for your heart. And, your time with Jesus and His Word can help cares for your soul.

  • Get your own Bible and start reading. If you’re looking for a good place to begin, start with the Gospel of John. It’s all about Jesus’ life! And if you’re looking for a good translation to begin your reading, I suggest the New Living Translation or New International Version!
  • Grab a notebook or journal (or your phone) to keep track of all your questions that will come to mind when you read. Your questions can also be your prayers!
  • Looking for an Audio Bible? Click here to check out a few really good ones!
  • Check out the Netflix of Bible Studies at Right Now Media. Click here to sign up for your free account.
  • Want to go “old school? Read a commentary (other Bible researcher’s notes)? You can click here to get started with Logos (online library) or check out what we have here at Our Savior in the Chapel.

Find and Join a Bible Study, starting next week.
Bible Studies help us grow deeper and wider in your understanding of Jesus. Bible studies are courses taught throughout the year on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings to help people grow in their knowledge and understanding of Jesus.

  • Ruth (sorry gents; women, only) - Tuesday Mornings
  • Prophets (for everybody) - Wednesday Evenings
  • Knowing God: Reading the Bible - Anytime, Online
  • Click here to learn more about and register for these and other Bible Studies
  • Looking for a Deeper Dive with Directed Study Time and Homework? Check out Bible Study Fellowship.

Find and Connect in a Life Group
​Life Groups are the main way we are in relationship with God together beyond worship and where we make disciples. Life Groups of all ages and types gather weekly to share, listen, laugh, pray, and celebrate on the journey of following Jesus and joining his mission together. Click here to find and connect in a Life Group today.

Let’s be honest, the Bible will always be humanly confusing because it’s God’s Word (not our word!). But, don’t let that intimidate or stop you.

  • Grab some tools for yourself.
  • Find a Bible Study.
  • Connect in a Life Group.

Start these three habits and you'll be well on your way to growing deeper and wider in your understanding of Jesus and His love and plans for you, this year!


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    Tim Bayer has served as Our Savior's Lead Pastor since September 2019. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University - Irvine, a National Leadership Facilitator and Resource, and with the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

    Tim studied sociology, psychology, and theology prior to earning his M.Div at Concordia Seminary - St. Louis. He also is a candidate for an Ed.D (ABD) in Transformational Leadership.

    He is married to Beth and they have three children. Together, they enjoy exploring the outdoors, experiencing culture, and pizza and movie nights.

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