Study | Scripture E3

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Jun 9, 2025

Dive into the intriguing complexities of Bible study and discover how context, language, and literary forms can lead to transformative understanding. Explore the disconnect between owning a Bible and regular reading, especially among millennials. Learn from Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness about the importance of accurately interpreting scripture. Embrace the Bible's cohesive narrative to connect more deeply with its teachings. Plus, discover how literary fiction can enrich your spiritual journey and why love should drive your study.

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Jesus Uses Scripture Against Temptation

Jesus counters temptation by quoting scripture, showing deep familiarity with God's word.
Even the devil uses scripture, but cunningly distorts it to deceive and tempt away from God's plan.

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Beware Scripture Misinterpretation

People often misinterpret scripture to justify agendas, causing harm.
No group is immune from error or manipulation of biblical texts, including well-meaning Bible scholars.

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Study Bridges Mind and Heart

Bible study requires brain and heart: understanding original meaning and obeying God's call.
Scripture is hard to read; no perfect word-for-word translations exist, so study is essential for clarity.

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Plot & structure

techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish

James Scott Bell

In 'Plot & Structure', James Scott Bell provides clear and concise information to help writers create believable and memorable plots. The book includes techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles, and ends, easy-to-understand plotting diagrams and charts, brainstorming techniques for original plot ideas, and thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter. It also covers story structure models and methods for all genres and offers tips and tools for correcting common plot problems. The book is filled with plot examples from popular novels and comprehensive checklists, making it a practical guide for writers of all levels.

East of Eden

Paul Osborn

In 'East of Eden', John Steinbeck tells the story of the Trask and Hamilton families, set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley. The novel is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Cal and Aron Trask, and their struggles with their father, Adam. The book delves into themes of love, rejection, and the choice between good and evil, symbolized by the Hebrew word 'timshel', meaning 'thou mayest'. The narrative is rich with characters like Samuel Hamilton, a kind and wise patriarch, and Kate, the embodiment of evil, whose past and actions significantly impact the lives of the Trasks.

The Brothers Karamazov

Larissa Volokhonsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Richard Pevear

Set in 19th-century Russia, 'The Brothers Karamazov' is a novel that delves into the lives of the Karamazov family, focusing on the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—and their complex relationships with their father, Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov. The novel is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry, faith, doubt, and reason. It examines the human psyche, moral dilemmas, and the search for meaning in a world fraught with suffering and uncertainty. The story revolves around the murder of Fyodor Pavlovich and the subsequent trial of Dmitri, accused of the crime, while exploring deeper themes of Russian life, social and spiritual striving, and the clash between faith and reason[2][5][4].