Dig for that Gold 1.0! (Conversation with Jacob Ward)

This episode welcomes back Jacob Ward, who was featured in the bonus episode, “Remember This”! Joey interviews Jacob about the importance of bible study and how one stays tethered to Jesus as a result. They share about bible study methods, studying the bible in the context of community, and why studying the bible is essential in one’s personal abiding with Jesus. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand the importance of bible study for their daily spiritual growth.
-Dear listener, YOU CAN understand the bible! Please check out this article from Desiring God to learn more!
"Jesus is the true and better Isaac who was not only offered by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all. While God said to Abraham: 'Now I know you truly love Me because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from Me.' Now, we, at the foot of the cross, can say to God: 'Now we know you love us because you did not withhold your Son, your only Son, whom you love, from us.'" -Tim Keller, an excerpt from a sermon called "Gospel-Centered Ministry". This excerpt was obtained from a book called "Gospel Wakefulness", chapter 4, page 81. [Wilson, Jared C. Gospel Wakefulness (Foreword by Ray Ortlund). Wheaton, IL, Crossway, 2011.]

‌-Genesis from Revelation video from Pastor J.D. Greear from Cross Conference that Jacob attended.
Resources recommended on this episode:
-How to Study the Bible by Grace to You
-Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur
-The Bible Study with Steven Lawson by OnePassion Ministries
-Reading the Bible Supernaturally by John Piper
-GotQuestions.org, if you have a question about God, Jesus, the Bible, or theology. You can use this if you need help understanding a Bible verse or passage. It's also useful if there are any spiritual issues in your life for which you need advice or counsel.
-BibleHub, a tool that is useful for learning what words in the Bible meant in the original languages the Bible was written in.
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