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Is There a Wrong Way to Study the Bible? (Women of the Word Episode 3)

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

Is All Bible Study Good Bible Study?

In this episode, Jen Wilkin describes the wrong ways we approach Bible study and what our failed attempts to engage with God's Word reveal about our own attitude toward Scripture.

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 - Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Study Scripture?
02:40 - The Xanax Approach
06:36 - The Pinball Approach
08:55 - The Magic 8-Ball Approach
13:52 - The Personal Shopper Approach
17:48 - The Telephone Game Approach
21:34 - The Picky Eater Approach
25:22 - 2 Misconceptions about How We Approach Scripture



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