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Application: Understanding How Scripture Changes Us (Women of the Word Episode 7)

May 17, 2023 by: Jen Wilkin

This article is part of the Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin series.

Applying Scripture

In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through the final stage of the Bible study process: application. She discusses how to know when it is actually time to move into this stage and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Women of the Word

Women of the Word

Jen Wilkin

This best-selling book offers practical guidance and helpful tips for women who want to go deeper in their study of the Bible and learn how to teach others to do the same.

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Topics Addressed in This Interview

00:00 - What Is Application?
02:23 - How Can You Know When It Is Time for Application?
03:47 - What Role Should Prayer Play in the Application Process?
04:33 - Is There an Application to Everything in Scripture?
09:14 - Can a Passage Be Applied in Different Ways?
10:35 - What Are Good Application Questions to Keep in Mind?
14:36 - What Are Potential Pitfalls in the Application Process?
20:32 - What If This All Feels Overwhelming?

Jen Wilkin

Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored multiple books, including the best seller Women of the Word. You can find her at JenWilkin.net. 

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