Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. - Psalm 119:105

How To Study The Bible

Welcome to Into Thy Word's flagship purpose, teaching you how to study the Bible!

Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33

We became a ministry and started to teach people inductive Bible study in the late 70's and became a mission's organization in 1988. These studies have been carefully crafted by years of research and application to teach you how to do it yourself! It is our call to help you to understand what is in His Word, to appreciate, comprehend, and to be challenged to grow richer and deeper in your relationship to Christ and to others around you. Now you can create your own impacting Bible Studies so you can learn and teach others what God has to say to all.

The purpose of these articles and essays is to show you the relevance and importance of studying the Bible. See our channels on "Inductive Bible Study" and "Exegetical Bible Study" as well as "Bible Study Methods" for more details on how you can know and apply His Word. In so doing, when you apply God's Word in you and your life, you will be better able to teach it to others too. Also, make sure you check out our main book, Into Thy Word!

What is the Into Thy Word Method?

It is a simple how to guide to help you dig into God's Word, the Bible. Into Thy Word is geared toward challenging you to learn how to better study the Bible! We seek to teach people to use logic induction, reasoning and good inductive and deductive principles by examining the particulars, facts and essence of a text first before making any conclusions. Thus, to lead a mature, meaningful, fruitful, character driven life for Christ's glory!

The Best Way to get to know the Bible

How well do you know the Bible?

Knowing the Bible Better

This method is for new Christians to learn how to start out with to veteran Bible Teachers who want to be refreshed. This is an excellent tool to teach others how to learn the Bible.

A Bible Study Method to study and know the Bible personally

The Overview of the Basic, Essential, Inductive Bible Study Questions:

What does this passage say?
What does this passage mean?
How does this apply to me?

The primary purpose of this method is to teach you how to study His Word in a logical, clear, and concise way. Over the years, we have developed more questions to assist you to more deeply dig out and learn His message.

The Overview of the Basic "Into Thy Word" Inductive Bible Study Questions:

What does this passage say?
What does this passage mean?
What is God telling me?
How am I encouraged and strengthened?
Is there sin in my life for which confession and repentance is needed?
How can I be changed, so I can learn and grow?
What is in the way of these precepts affecting me? What is in the way of my listening to God?
How does this apply to me? What will I do about it?
What can I model and teach?
What does God want me to share with someone?

Inductive Bible Study Basics

This form can also be used to teach any book of the Bible, even If you are not experienced!

Inductive Bible Study is a method for learning how to know the Bible for all its worth by our best efforts. We do this through learning the tools and skills to help us observe the text, dig out the meaning, and then apply it to our lives.

Advanced Bible Study Methods

How to Outline Scripture

Outlining the Bible is the primary means to prepare one to teach the precepts of Scripture in a clear and logical way. This is designed for the pastor, Bible study leader, or curriculum writer to learn how to examine the text and then draw out what is there in a logical and systematic way.

Exegetical Bible Study Methods

This method of studying the Bible is for people wanting more in depth information in order to prepare lessons or sermons. Or perhaps you want to dive into the riches of God's most precious Word personally; this method is for you too.

It is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13

For more in-depth Bible Study Insights see our "Inductive Bible Study" and "Exegetical Bible Study" Channels.

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